Blessing vs. Reward — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Blessing and Reward
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Blessing
In religion, a blessing (also used to refer to bestowing of such) is the infusion of something with holiness, spiritual redemption, or divine will.
Reward
A thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
He's reaping the rewards of his hard work and perseverance
The holiday was a reward for 40 years' service with the company
The emotional rewards of being a carer
Blessing
The act of one that blesses.
Reward
Give something to (someone) in recognition of their services, efforts, or achievements
The engineer who supervised the work was rewarded with the MBE
Blessing
A short prayer said before or after a meal; grace.
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Reward
A consequence that happens to someone as a result of worthy or unworthy behavior
The rewards of exercise.
The rewards of lying to your boss.
Blessing
Something promoting or contributing to happiness, well-being, or prosperity; a boon.
Reward
Money offered or given for some special service, such as the return of a lost article or the capture of a criminal.
Blessing
Approbation; approval
This plan has my blessing.
Reward
A satisfying return on investment; a profit.
Blessing
Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
Reward
(Psychology) The return for performance of a desired behavior; positive reinforcement.
Blessing
A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
Reward
To give a reward to or for.
Blessing
Good fortune.
Reward
Something of value given in return for an act.
For catching the thief, you'll get a nice reward.
Blessing
(paganism) A modern pagan ceremony.
Reward
A prize promised for a certain deed or catch
The rewards for bringing in badly wanted criminals are printed on 'dead or alive' posters.
Blessing
The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing.
Reward
The result of an action, whether good or bad.
Is this the reward I get for telling the truth: to be put in jail?
Blessing
Something someone is glad of.
After two weeks of sun, last night's rainfall was a blessing.
Reward
(transitive) To give a reward to or for.
Why are you rewarding the child for misbehaving?
Why are you rewarding that bad behaviour?
Blessing
A prayer before a meal; grace.
Reward
(transitive) To recompense.
Decorations are meant to reward the most meritous acts and services.
Blessing
A group of unicorns.
Reward
To give (something) as a reward.
Blessing
Present participle of bless
Reward
To give in return, whether good or evil; - commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate.
After the deed that is done, one doom shall reward,Mercy or no mercy as truth will accord.
Thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.
I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.
God rewards those that have made use of the single talent.
Blessing
The act of one who blesses.
Reward
Regard; respect; consideration.
Take reward of thine own value.
Blessing
A declaration of divine favor, or an invocation imploring divine favor on some or something; a benediction; a wish of happiness pronounces.
This is the blessing, where with Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel.
Reward
That which is given in return for good or evil done or received; esp., that which is offered or given in return for some service or attainment, as for excellence in studies, for the return of something lost, etc.; recompense; requital.
Thou returnestFrom flight, seditious angel, to receiveThy merited reward.
Rewards and punishments do always presuppose something willingly done well or ill.
Blessing
A means of happiness; that which promotes prosperity and welfare; a beneficent gift.
Nature's full blessings would be well dispensed.
Reward
Hence, the fruit of one's labor or works.
The dead know not anything, neither have they any more a reward.
Blessing
A gift.
Reward
Compensation or remuneration for services; a sum of money paid or taken for doing, or forbearing to do, some act.
Blessing
Grateful praise or worship.
Reward
A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing;
The wages of sin is death
Virtue is its own reward
Blessing
The formal act of giving approval;
He gave the project his blessing
His decision merited the approval of any sensible person
Reward
Payment made in return for a service rendered
Blessing
A desirable state;
Enjoy the blessings of peace
A spanking breeze is a boon to sailors
Reward
An act performed to strengthen approved behavior
Blessing
A short prayer of thanks before a meal
Reward
The offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
Blessing
A ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
Reward
Benefit resulting from some event or action;
It turned out to my advantage
Reaping the rewards of generosity
Blessing
The act of praying for divine protection
Reward
Bestow honor or rewards upon;
Today we honor our soldiers
The scout was rewarded for courageus action
Reward
Strengthen and support with rewards;
Let's reinforce good behavior
Reward
Act or give recompensation in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
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