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Is “Count your blessings” in the Bible?
No. “Count your blessings” is not a Bible verse. It comes from Christian tradition, not Scripture. The Psalms say it another way: bless Yahweh and forget none of his benefits (Psalm 103:2). Paul says to give thanks in everything (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
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Where it comes from, and what the Bible says.
Not a Bible verse
No. It is not a Bible verse.
It comes from Christian tradition, not Scripture.
The Psalms say it another way: bless Yahweh and forget none of his benefits (Psalm 103:2). Paul says to give thanks in everything (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
What the Bible says instead
Bless Yahweh, my soul, and forget none of his benefits:
Psalm 103:2 · open the chapter →
Give thanks in everything, for in Christ Jesus this is God’s will for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 · open the chapter →
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Is “Count your blessings” in the Bible?
No. “Count your blessings” is not a Bible verse. It comes from Christian tradition, not Scripture. The Psalms say it another way: bless Yahweh and forget none of his benefits (Psalm 103:2). Paul says to give thanks in everything (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Where does “Count your blessings” come from?
The 1897 hymn “Count Your Blessings,” by Johnson Oatman Jr.
What does the Bible say instead?
Read Psalm 103:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:18. The Psalms say it another way: bless Yahweh and forget none of his benefits (Psalm 103:2). Paul says to give thanks in everything (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
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