Definitions for Benediction
ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪk ʃənbene·dic·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. blessing, benedictionnoun

   the act of praying for divine protection

2. benediction, blessingnoun

   a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. benedictionnoun

   A short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually after a church worship service.

2. Etymology: From bene + dictio, from dico.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Benedictionnoun

   Etymology: benedictio, Lat.

   1. Blessing; a decretory pronunciation of happiness.

   A sov’reign shame so bows him; his unkindness,
   That stript her from his benediction, turn’d her
   To foreign casualties, gave her dear rights
   To his doghearted daughters. William Shakespeare, King Lear.

   From him will raise
   A mighty nation; and upon him show’r
   His benediction so, that, in his seed,
   All nations shall be blest. John Milton, Par. Lost, b. xii. l. 125.

   2. The advantage conferred by blessing.

   Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New; which carrieth the greater benediction, and the clearer revelation of God’s favour. Francis Bacon, Essays.

   3. Acknowledgments for blessings received; thanks.

   Could he less expect
   Than glory and benediction, that is, thanks? Parad. Reg.

   Such ingenious and industrious persons are delighted in searching out natural rarities; reflecting upon the Creator of them his due praises and benedictions. John Ray, on the Creation.

   4. The form of instituting an abbot.

   What consecration is to a bishop, that benediction is to an abbot; but in a different way: for a bishop is not properly such, till consecration; but an abbot, being elected and confirmed, is properly such before benediction. John Ayliffe, Parergon.

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1. benediction

   A benediction is a short invocation for divine help, blessing, and guidance, usually given at the end of a religious service. It can also refer to the act of expressing a good wish or approval, or a blessing itself.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Benedictionnoun

   the act of blessing

2. Benedictionnoun

   a blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or affectionate invocation of happiness

3. Benedictionnoun

   the short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction

4. Benedictionnoun

   the form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop

5. Benedictionnoun

   a solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God

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1. Benediction

   A benediction is a short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually at the end of worship service.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Benediction

   ben-e-dik′shun, n. a solemn invocation of the divine blessing on men or things—a priestly benediction is defined by Romanists as a formula of imperative prayer which transmits a certain grace or virtue to the object over which it is pronounced: a brief and popular service in the Romish Church, consisting of certain canticles and antiphons sung in presence of the host, and concluding with the priest making the sign of the cross over the people with the monstrance, and giving in silence the benediction of the most holy sacrament.—adj. Benedict′ory.—n. Benedict′us, the canticle of Zacharias (Luke, i. 68-79), used in the Roman service of matin-lauds, and occurring after the second lesson in Anglican matins.—p.adj. Benedight′ (Longfellow), blessed.—Apostolic benediction, that given in 2 Cor. xiii. 14.

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How to pronounce Benediction?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Fred

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Benediction in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Benediction in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Benediction
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Benediction
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Benediction
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Benediction
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Benediction
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Benediction