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BENEDICTUS

Zechariah’s canticle (Luke 1:68-79), proclaimed at the birth of his son John the Baptist, and named for the first word in the Latin version. Like Mary’s Magnificat, it is a prophetic hymn of praise to God for his visit and his genuine covenant kindness (cf. Psalms; Isa. 9; Mal. 4; 1QM 14:4-5). The hymn (esp. vv. 76-77) gives a Christian interpretation of John as precursor, although it says nothing about his work as baptizer or his death. Salvation is from (unspecified) enemies who hate (Neh. 9:27; Ps. 106:9-10) and means “freedom from fear to serve” (v. 74), forgiveness of sins (v. 77), and peace (v. 79).

Seán Kealy, C.S.Sp.






Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)

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