Benediction

(Book of Numbers 6:22 - 6:27)
Jehovah instructed Moses, "When Aaron and his descendants confer a blessing upon the Israelites, they should do so in the following manner, saying these words:

'May Jehovah bless you and protect you,
May Jehovah smile upon you and be gracious to you,
May Jehovah show you his favor and give you peace.'

“Whenever Aaron and his descendants bless the people in my name, I myself will bless them."

Notes
1.  Benediction, conveying the blessing of the god has always been a function of the priesthood in most religions.  The priest is an ordained intermediary, standing between man and god.  Therefore, he is charged with conferring the blessings of the deity upon his worshipers.  Religious people today still seek the affirmation of the blessing and prefer it to the preaching they probably need more.

2.  This particularly blessing expresses what is desired most by Jehovah's worshipers, the favor of their god, security, and peace.  Not included is prosperity or happiness, or the wish that the recipient of the blessing become good, loving, and wise, and worthy of Jehovah’s blessing, only that he may please Jehovah.