Benediction
noun
A religious blessing spoken usually at the end of a service.
The priest concluded the wedding ceremony with a benediction.
Often appears as...
- receive a benediction
- pronounce a benediction
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
noun
A good or favorable thing that you receive.
Their newborn baby was a benediction upon their household.
Often appears as...
- feel a benediction
- be a benediction
noun
Expressing good wishes.
The wise elder's benediction sent the young voyager off with feelings of hope and strength.
Often appears as...
- give a benediction
- express a benediction
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A religious blessing spoken usually at the end of a service.
The priest concluded the wedding ceremony with a benediction.
Often appears as...
- receive a benediction
- pronounce a benediction
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
noun
A good or favorable thing that you receive.
Their newborn baby was a benediction upon their household.
Often appears as...
- feel a benediction
- be a benediction
noun
Expressing good wishes.
The wise elder's benediction sent the young voyager off with feelings of hope and strength.
Often appears as...
- give a benediction
- express a benediction
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Ceremonies
Used in a religious context, often in churches, synagogues, or mosques during formal rituals or services.
The bishop offered a benediction for the congregation.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Christian
While common in Christian contexts, 'benediction' can be used for similar blessings in other faiths.
The Imam concluded with a benediction in Arabic.
Pro Tip 3/3Ending Note
Typically marks the end of a service, signaling a transition back to daily life.
The service ended with a benediction and organ music.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Ceremonies
Used in a religious context, often in churches, synagogues, or mosques during formal rituals or services.
The bishop offered a benediction for the congregation.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Christian
While common in Christian contexts, 'benediction' can be used for similar blessings in other faiths.
The Imam concluded with a benediction in Arabic.
Pro Tip 3/3Ending Note
Typically marks the end of a service, signaling a transition back to daily life.
The service ended with a benediction and organ music.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Ceremonies
Used in a religious context, often in churches, synagogues, or mosques during formal rituals or services.
The bishop offered a benediction for the congregation.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Christian
While common in Christian contexts, 'benediction' can be used for similar blessings in other faiths.
The Imam concluded with a benediction in Arabic.
Pro Tip 3/3Ending Note
Typically marks the end of a service, signaling a transition back to daily life.
The service ended with a benediction and organ music.
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"Afterneath" / "Killing...
It was done When the benediction had been sung
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"Afterneath" / "Killing...
It was done When the benediction had been sung
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Quote examples
Tracy K. Smith
American Poet
I feel most alive, most electric with faith, breath, and courage, when I think of God as a current that runs through all that is. Not by will or by choice. Not as a benediction but because there are laws even God must obey.
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James E. Faust
American Clergyman
In my long life I have found peace, joy, and happiness beyond my fondest hopes and dreams. One of the supreme benedictions of my life has been my marriage to an elect daughter of God. I love her with all my heart and soul.
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Derek Walcott
Poet
My dedication to trying to be a poet started very, very young, and I was very well encouraged by good teachers and by older friends and so on, so I think it is a benediction, and I also think it is a calling, a duty.
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Jay McInerney
American Writer
Publishers send me a lot of first novels because my first novel was the defining novel of my career, and I guess a lot of people want my benediction or something.
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John Pearson
British Theologian
Blessing is the soveraign act of God, and the power of benediction like the power of God.
Quote examples
Tracy K. Smith
American Poet
I feel most alive, most electric with faith, breath, and courage, when I think of God as a current that runs through all that is. Not by will or by choice. Not as a benediction but because there are laws even God must obey.
Quote examples
James E. Faust
American Clergyman
In my long life I have found peace, joy, and happiness beyond my fondest hopes and dreams. One of the supreme benedictions of my life has been my marriage to an elect daughter of God. I love her with all my heart and soul.
Quote examples
Derek Walcott
Poet
My dedication to trying to be a poet started very, very young, and I was very well encouraged by good teachers and by older friends and so on, so I think it is a benediction, and I also think it is a calling, a duty.
Quote examples
Jay McInerney
American Writer
Publishers send me a lot of first novels because my first novel was the defining novel of my career, and I guess a lot of people want my benediction or something.
Quote examples
John Pearson
British Theologian
Blessing is the soveraign act of God, and the power of benediction like the power of God.
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