Blessedness

/ˈblɛsɪdnəs/ noun

Definition

The state or quality of being blessed; supreme happiness or a sense of divine favor and well-being.

Etymology

From 'blessed' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness,' which converts adjectives to abstract nouns. Rooted in Old English 'bletsian' (to consecrate or praise).

Kelly Says

The Beatitudes in Christian scripture are sometimes called 'Blessednesses'—it's one of the few English words that captures both spiritual grace and deep happiness as a single concept.

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