Prayers invoking God's blessing upon others. They are often spoken at a time of impending separation, although they may sometimes constitute greetings.
Benedictions pronounced by priests
See also
Benedictions pronounced by kings
Benedictions pronounced by other leaders of the nation of Israel
Benedictions pronounced by family members
Apostolic benedictions on the church
The blessing of grace and peace
The blessing of spiritual growth
The blessing of God in all his fulness
