Beyond the Surface: The Meaning of Goodbye

The word goodbye began as the phrase “God be with ye,” a blessing spoken when people parted.

Today we use it as a quick farewell without thinking about its meaning.
That shift turned a prayer of protection into a casual goodbye.

The original meaning reminds us that every parting was once an act of care, entrusting someone to God.

To say goodbye is really to speak a blessing: God be with you as you go.