UBS Greek Dictionary Article

Notes: It is possible that κατευλογέω is somewhat more emphatic than εὐλογέω[b], but this cannot be determined from existing contexts.

Part of speech: verb

Constructions: κατευλογέω; εὐ; λέγω

Semantic entry: 33.470

Semantic domains: Communication

Subdomains: Bless, Curse

Definition: to ask God to bestow divine favor on, with the implication that the verbal act itself constitutes a significant benefit{N:001}

Notes: In a number of languages the closest equivalent of ‘to bless’ is ‘to pray God on behalf of’ or ‘to ask God to do something good for.’

MRK 10:16: RV MRK 10:16 · LV MRK 10:16 · Read together MRK 10:16

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16 So he continued hugging the children and commanding a good life for them as he placed his hands on each one.

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament