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Benedictions

/ben-eh-DIK-shunz/

Summary

Formal blessings pronounced by authorized persons, especially the Aaronic blessing prescribed by God for the priests to speak over Israel.

☩The Aaronic Blessing

God commanded Aaron and his sons to bless Israel with the threefold benediction: 'The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.'

Key verses:Numbers 6:23-26

☩Patriarchal Blessings

Throughout Scripture, blessings were pronounced by those in authority. Melchizedek blessed Abraham. Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau. Jacob blessed his twelve sons. Moses blessed the tribes of Israel before his death.

Key verses:Genesis 14:19-20Genesis 27:27-29Genesis 49:1-28Deuteronomy 33:1-29

☩Apostolic Benedictions

The New Testament epistles frequently close with benedictions, particularly Paul's characteristic blessing: 'The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.'

Key verses:2 Corinthians 13:14Hebrews 13:20-21Jude 1:24-25

Related Verses63 mentions

Genesis· 12 verses

1:28 9:1 14:19 14:20 24:60

Deuteronomy· 5 verses

10:8 11:29 21:5 27:11 33:1

Joshua· 4 verses

8:33 14:13 22:6 22:7

Ruth· 3 verses

1:8 1:9 4:11

References

1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Benediction," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).