Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8600 Prayer and worship of the believer » 8638 benedictions
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
Numbers 6:23-27 See also Deuteronomy 21:5; 1 Samuel 2:20; 2 Chronicles 30:27
Benedictions pronounced by kings
1 Kings 8:54-61 See also Genesis 14:18-20; 2 Samuel 6:20; 2 Chronicles 6:3-11
Benedictions pronounced by other leaders of the nation of Israel
Joshua 22:6-8 See also Deuteronomy 33:1-29
Benedictions pronounced by family members
Ruth 1:8-9 See also Genesis 24:60; Genesis 27:27-29; Genesis 48:9-22; Genesis 49:1-28
Apostolic benedictions on the church
The blessing of grace and peace
Romans 1:7 See also Romans 16:20; 1 Corinthians 1:3; Corinthians 16:23; Galatians 1:2-5; Galatians 6:16; Ephesians 1:2; Ephesians 6:23; 1 Timothy 1:2; Revelation 22:21
The blessing of spiritual growth
Hebrews 13:20-21 See also 1 Peter 5:10
The blessing of God in all his fulness
2 Corinthians 13:14
See also
1335 blessing 1620 beatitudes, the 2360 Christ, prayers of 3221 Holy Spirit & prayer 5767 attitudes in prayer 7412 priesthood 8610 prayer, asking God 8634 amen 8636 asking 8658 Lord's Prayer
