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Benedictus
Holman Bible Dictionary
Latin word meaning “blessed.” The first word in Latin of Zacharias' psalm of praise in Luke 1:68-79 and thus the title of the psalm. See Magnificat; Nunc Dimittis .
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Benedictus'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​b/benedictus.html. 1991.