benediction
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ɪˈdɪk noun
1.
an utterance of good wishes.
2.
the form of blessing pronounced by an officiating minister, as at the close of divine service.
4.
(usually initial capital letter) . Also called Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. a service consisting of prayers, at least one prescribed hymn, censing of the congregation and the Host, and a blessing of the congregation by moving in the form of a cross the ciborium or monstrance containing the Host.
5.
the advantage conferred by blessing; a mercy or benefit.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin benedictiōn- (stem of benedictiō). See Benedictus, -ion
1400–50; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin benedictiōn- (stem of benedictiō). See Benedictus, -ion
Related forms
pre·ben·e·dic·tion, noun
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| —n | |
| 1. | an invocation of divine blessing, esp at the end of a Christian religious ceremony |
| 2. | a Roman Catholic service in which the congregation is blessed with the sacrament |
| 3. | the state of being blessed |
| [C15: from Latin benedictio, from benedīcere to bless; see | |
| bene'dictory | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
benediction
early 15c., from L. benedictionem (nom. benedictio), noun of action from benedictus, pp. of benedicere "to speak well of, bless," from bene "well" (see bene-) + dicere "to speak" (see diction). The oldest sense in English is of grace before meat.
The older French form, beneiçon passed into M.E. as benison.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
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benediction
a verbal blessing of persons or things, commonly applied to invocations pronounced in God's name by a priest or minister, usually at the conclusion of a religious service. The Aaronic benediction (Num. 6:24-26) was incorporated by Luther into his German Mass and is preserved by modern Lutherans because of its impressive dignity; it is also used in the Mozarabic liturgy of Spain before the reception of the Host. The Swedish liturgy appends a trinitarian formula to this same benediction. Some Christian churches, however, prefer the Pauline benediction (II Cor. 13:14).
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Example sentences
Mankind needs a world-wide benediction of understanding.
The appearance presented has been compared to the apostles with extended arms bestowing the benediction.
Love becomes a pilgrimage, a prayer, a ritual and a benediction.
We joined a long line of Tibetans filing through the throne room to receive the benediction.
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