bring blessing

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "bring blessing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the act of providing or bestowing good fortune or positive outcomes to someone or something. Example: "May your efforts bring blessing to your community and inspire others to follow your lead."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

5 human-written examples

May it bring blessing and not curse.

Huffington Post

The mission of the Temple was to fix that, to bring blessing to the land, to all lands, and to the whole Earth.

Huffington Post

Coleman notes that several pre-20th century Christian movements in the United States taught that a holy lifestyle was a path to prosperity and that God-ordained hard work would bring blessing.

Wikipedia

Instead of choosing a strong nation to dominate the world by force, Yahweh chooses to work with a ragtag group of recently freed slaves to bring blessing to all the nations o the world (Genesis 12 1-3; Exodus 19 6).

Huffington Post

"Just as each night of Hanukkah we add a candle to increase light and each day of the year is getting longer since the solstice, we hope to cast increasing light on the injustice of these mass foreclosures and bring blessing to those struggling with the imminent and real loss of one of the most basic human needs, shelter," Rabbi Cohen said in a statement.

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

53 human-written examples

AMERICANS wearied by mid-term elections may suppose that November 4th, polling day, will bring blessed relief.

The Economist

A marvellous combination that meant I'd never really relax until the death of either of us would bring blessed relief.

The Guardian

"OK D," he said, knowing that Dwight would soon kill him and bring blessed release from a world made unliveable by Negan's rule.

The Guardian - TV & Radio

And to her further credit, Alcott noted her thought process in deciding how to speak to -- and what to say to -- those who had been torn open and de-limbed; those who were gasping to "bring blessed air to parched lips in a fuller flow" -- with every breath becoming "a stab" and "finding neither forgetfulness nor ease".

Huffington Post

When ordinary mortals are baptised, their sins are said to be washed away; with Jesus the process is reversed, and instead of him receiving blessing from the water, his immersion brings blessing to the whole of material creation.Even for the less theologically-inclined, this is a stirring communal event when a seafaring, island-hopping nation remembers its deep connection with all things aquatic.

The Economist

He brought blessing to individuals, yes, and he also confronted the wealthy and the powerful.

Huffington Post

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Consider the context. If the blessing is seen as a direct result of an action, "yield prosperity" might be more appropriate.

Common error

While "bring blessing" is suitable for general use, avoid overusing it in non-religious contexts where more secular phrases like "foster positive outcomes" would be more appropriate.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "bring blessing" primarily functions as a verb phrase where "bring" acts as a transitive verb taking "blessing" as its direct object. Ludwig AI indicates this is correct and usable in written English. The phrase describes the action of causing a blessing to happen.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

80%

Science

20%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "bring blessing" is a grammatically correct phrase used to express the act of causing or bestowing a blessing. Ludwig AI confirms its usability. While not extremely common, it appears primarily in News & Media contexts. Consider alternatives like "bestow a blessing" for formal tones or "attract good fortune" for secular contexts. Avoid overuse in overly religious content to maintain versatility. Ultimately, "bring blessing" serves as a useful way to wish positive outcomes or express hope for favorable results.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

bestow a blessing

Replaces "bring" with "bestow", emphasizing the act of giving a blessing.

confer a blessing

Similar to "bestow", but with a slightly more formal tone.

attract good fortune

Focuses on attracting positive outcomes rather than actively giving a blessing.

invite divine favor

Emphasizes a religious or spiritual context, seeking favor from a higher power.

yield prosperity

Shifts the focus to the result of the blessing, emphasizing prosperity.

generate goodwill

Highlights the creation of positive feelings and relationships.

foster positive outcomes

Broadens the scope to include any kind of beneficial result.

be a source of grace

Emphasizes the quality of grace as the origin of the blessing.

produce positive impact

Focuses on the effect that something produces.

result in advantage

Focuses on the favorable result of an action.

FAQs

What can I say instead of "bring blessing"?

You can use alternatives like "bestow a blessing", "confer a blessing", or "attract good fortune" depending on the context.

How can I use "bring blessing" in a sentence?

You might say, "May your efforts bring blessing to your community", or "The new initiative aims to bring blessing to underprivileged families".

Is "bring blessing" formal or informal?

"Bring blessing" is generally considered neutral in tone, suitable for both formal and informal contexts, though more formal alternatives like bestow a blessing exist for more elevated language.

What's the difference between "bring blessing" and "be a blessing"?

"Bring blessing" refers to the act of causing a blessing to occur, while "be a blessing" describes someone or something that is inherently a source of blessing.