Song of Zechariah: The Benedictus (Luke 1:68-79)
Benedictus refers to a hymn of thanksgiving that Zechariah pronounces during the circumcision of John the Baptist. The name "Benedictus" is based on the first word from the first verse in the Latin translation: "Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel (Blessed be the Lord God of Israel)" (Luke 1:68).
Vocabulary
Word | Meaning |
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πᾶς, πᾶσα, πᾶν | all |
ἔλεος, ους, τό | mercy, compassion |
ὅς, ἥ, ὅ | who, which |
δίδωμι | give |
ἐνώπιον | before (with G) |
ὁδός, οῦ, ἡ | way |
Ζαχαρίας, ου, ὁ | Zacharias |
πίμπλημι | satiate; fill |
πνεῦμα, τος, τό | spirit; breath |