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| Ben·e·dic·tus [ bènni díktəss ] |
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1. Latin hymn from Luke: a Latin hymn from the Bible beginning "Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini" ("Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord" Luke 1:68-79)
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2. Latin hymn from Matthew: a Latin hymn from the Bible beginning "Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel" ("Blessed be the Lord God of Israel" Matthew 21:9)
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| [Mid-16th century. < Latin, past participle of benedicere (see benediction)] |
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