Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body." Matthew 26:26
Bless - 'eulogeo' meaning to impart favor, prosperity or praise, to consecrate food.
Jesus, on the eve of his crucifixion blesses the bread. The bread of life blessing the bread before it is broken and given. He consecrates the food as He consecrates His own body.
Lesson 27: To bless before the breaking is fierce.