However, according to Abudirham, since the Priestly Blessing is not a conventional benediction (that would begin with "Blessed are You ..."), but rather a prayer for peace, ken yehi ratzon is the more appropriate response at all times.
Namun, menrut Abudirham, mengingat Berkat Imamat bukan pemberkatan konvensional (yang biasanya dimulai dengan  "Diberkatilah Engkau ..."), tetapi suatu doa untuk perdamaian , ken yehi ratzon merupakan respon yang lebih pantas pada setiap waktu.