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提个问题，bless的意思到底是什么？查英文字典，得到结果如下：

Webster dictionary:

1 :to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word

2: to hallow with the sign of the cross

3: to invoke divine care for <bless your heart> —used in the phrase bless you to wish good health especially to one who has just sneezed

4

a : praise, glorify <bless his holy name>

b : to speak well of : approve

5: to confer prosperity or happiness upon

6 archaic : protect, preserve

7: endow, favor <blessed with athletic ability>

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bless

longman dictionary:

1

bless you!

spoken

a) what you say when someone sneezes

b) used to thank someone for doing something for you

2

bless (him/her etc)

spoken used to show that you are fond of someone, amused by them, or pleased by something they have done

He's always willing to help. Bless him! 'Jess made this card for me.' 'Bless!'

3

be blessed with something

to have a special ability, good quality etc

Fortunately we're both blessed with good health.

4

if God blesses someone or something, he helps and protects them

May God bless you.

5

to ask God to protect someone or something

The couple later had their marriage blessed in their local parish church.

6

to make something holy

Then the priest blesses the bread and wine.

7

bless my soul/I'll be blessed!

old-fashioned spoken used to express surprise

http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/bless

似乎从字面意思得不出楼主说的意思：bless排在比较前的意思有上帝帮助我战胜其它族裔，上帝兑现给我们富贵。