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benediction

Noun

IPA /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃn/

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A prayer asking for God's blessing and protection.

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benediction/ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃn/

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A prayer is spoken
God's blessing is asked for the people

A benediction is a prayer of blessing and protection.

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benediction — A prayer asking for God's blessing and protection.

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A prayer asking for God's blessing and protection.

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Word origin

From Latin benedictio, related to bene, well, and dicere, to speak.

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