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spiritual blessing

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spiritual blessingheavenly Father
PIE Root

English 'father,' Latin pater, Sanskrit pitar, Greek pater — all derive from PIE *ph₂tḗr (protector, nourisher). The spiritual blessing flows from the Father: the priestly blessing ('May the Lord bless you...') invokes this same paternal protective role.