Εὐλογημένος [4 verses](part sg perf pass nom) "Blessed" is from eulogeo, which means "speak well of," "praise." "honor," "bless," "praise" a god, by a Hebr. euphemism, "curse," and, as an adjective, "charmed," "lucky," and "blessed." -- (CW)  "Blessed" is from a verb that means to "speak well of," "praise." and "honor." Amusingly, this is a Hebrew euphemism for "cursed," reversing its normal meaning. This is not the word used in the Beatitudes ("Blessed are the poor..."). This is not the specific meaning of the word in this situation. CW --Confusing Word -- The "bless" does not capture the word's specific meaning in this situation.