Benedictus (Song of Zechariah)

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The Benedictus (also Song of Zechariah or Canticle of Zachary ), given in Luke 1: 68-79, is one of three Canticles in the opening chapters of this Gospel, the other two are "Magnificat" and "Nunc dimittis". Benedictus is a thanksgiving song uttered by Zechariah on the occasion of his son's circumcision, John the Baptist.

The Canticle accepts its name from its first Latin words (Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel, "Praised God of the God of Israel").

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Structure

All columns naturally fall into two parts. The first (verses 68-75) is a song of thanksgiving to realize the Jewish Messianic hope; but for such realization is given a distinctive Christian tone. In ancient times, in the family of David, there was the power to defend the nation against their enemies, now again that they had so long been deprived, and which they longed for, should be returned to them, but in a higher and spiritual sense. Horns are a sign of strength, and "safety horns" signify the power of delivery or "strong liberation". While the Jews were impatient to bear Roman yoke, they continued to breathe for the time when the Family of David became their liberation. The liberation is now in the hands, and is shown by Zacharias as the fulfillment of God's oath to Abraham; but its fulfillment is described as liberation not for the mundane power, but that "we can serve him without fear, in holiness and justice throughout our lives".

The second part of the canticle is the address by Zechariah for his own son, who takes a very important part in the scheme of Atonement; for he will be a prophet, and to preach the forgiveness of sins before coming or the dawn of high places. The prophecy that he must "go before the face of the Lord to prepare his way" (v. 76) is certainly an allusion to the famous words of Isaiah 40: 3 which John himself later applied to his own mission (John 1:23), and the third of the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 3: 3, Mark 1: 2, Luke 3: 4).

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Use in worship

The Pulpit comment refers to the belief that Benedict "was first introduced into the Church's general worship of the mid-sixth century by St. Caesarius of Arles".

In the Roman Catholic Church, Benedictus is a part of Laud, probably because of the thank-you song of the coming of the Redeemer in the first part of the canticle. This is believed to be first introduced by Benedict of Nursia. According to Durandus, the allusion to Christ that comes under the sunrise also influences his adoption. This is also present in other liturgical offices, especially at a funeral, at the time of burial, when the words of thanksgiving for Redemption are specifically placed as expressions of Christian hope.

This is one of the scrolls in the Anglican Service of Morning Prayer (or Matin) according to the Book of Common Prayer, where it is sung or said after the second lesson (New Testament), except Psalm 100 ("Jubilate Deo") is used instead. It can also be used as a canticle in the Lutheran service of Matins.

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Text

Greek

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Latin

The LORD, the God of Israel; He has visited and redeemed his people

and set it up for us in the House

As he speaks through the mouths of the old prophets,

the health of our enemies and of all those who hate us;

to show mercy to our ancestors and remember His holy

swear he swears to our father will take us

without fearing the enemy might serve Him

holy and righteous before Him all our time.

And you, son, most prophet goes ahead of God to prepare him

to find salvation through the remission of their sins

By the grace of our God upon us from above,

enlightens those who are in the darkness and the shadows of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.

English

The International Commission on English Language in the Liturgy

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel;

he came to his people and set them free.

He has raised us for a great savior,

was born from his servant David's house.

Through the holy prophets he promised old

that he will save us from our enemies,

from the hands of everyone who hates us.

He promised to show mercy to our ancestors

and to remember the sacred covenant.

This is the oath he swore to our father Abraham:

to release us from the hands of our enemies,

is free to adore it without fear,

holy and just before him all day our lives.

You, my son, will be called the Most Holy Prophet;

because you will go before God to prepare for the course,

to give their people the knowledge of safety

by the forgiveness of their sins.

In the tender love of our Lord

dawn from above will destroy us,

to shine on those who dwell in darkness and shadow of death,

and to guide our feet toward the peaceful road.

The United Methodist Hymnal

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,

that comes to free the selected person.

God has aroused for us

a mighty Savior from the house of David.

Through holy prophets, God promises to be old

to save us from our enemies,

from the hands of everyone who hates us;

to show mercy to our ancestors

and remember the sacred covenant.

This is the oath of God swearing to our father Abraham

to release us from the hands of our enemies,

free to worship without fear,

pure and fair in God's sight,

all the days of our life. R

and you, son, will be called the Most Holy Prophet,

because you will go before God to prepare your way,

to give knowledge of God's people about salvation

by the forgiveness of their sins.

In the tender compassion of our Lord

dawn from above will hit us,

to shine on those who live in darkness and shadow of death,

and to guide our feet towards a peaceful road. R

New American Bible

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,

because he has visited and brought redemption to his people.

He has raised horns for our salvation

in David's servant's house,

even as promised through the mouth of the holy prophet of the old:

the salvation of our enemies and from the hands of all those who hate us,

to show mercy to our father

and pay attention to the sacred covenant

and from oath he swore to our father Abraham,

and to give us that, be saved from the hands of the enemy,

without fear we may worship it in holiness and truth

in front of him throughout our days.

And you, son, will be called the Most High,

because you will go before God to prepare the way,

to give his/her knowledge of safety

through the forgiveness of their sins,

because of the mercy of our Lord

where the dawn from the top will visit us

to shine on those who sit in darkness and shadow of death,

to guide our feet to the peaceful path.

Douay-Rheims

Dari Douay-Rheims Bible (1582):

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; because he has visited and redeemed his people:

And have raised up the horn of salvation for us, in the house of David his servant:

As he speaks through the mouths of his holy prophets, originating from:

The salvation of our enemies, and from the hands of all who hate us:

To do generosity to our ancestors, and to remember the sacred covenant,

The oath, which he swore to our father Abraham, which he would give us,

It was sent from the hands of our enemies, we might serve him without fear,

In holiness and justice before him, all our days.

And thou, son, thou shalt be called the Highest Prophet: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his way:

To provide knowledge of salvation to his people, for the remission of their sins:

Through the mercy of our Lord, where the East from above has visited us:

To brighten those who sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death: to direct our feet to the path of peace.

General Prayer Book

Dari Book of Common Prayer (1662):

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel: for he has visited, and redeemed his people;

And hath raised up great salvation for us: in the house of his servant David;

As he speaks through the mouths of his holy prophets: who have been since the beginning of the world;

That we should be saved from our enemies: and from the hands of all who hate us;

To perform the blessings promised to our ancestors: and to remember the sacred covenant;

To do the oath he hid for our ancestors Abraham: that he would give us;

That we are released from the hands of our enemies: it may serve him without fear;

In holiness and truth before him: all day our lives.

And thou, Son, thou shalt be called the Highest Prophet; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his way;

To give people their knowledge of salvation: for the forgiveness of their sins,

Through the tender mercy of our Lord: where the spring day from above has visited us;

To give light to those who sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death: and to guide our feet into the path of peace.

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Reference

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External links

• List of settings available in the Choral Public Domain Library.
• Messages for Prayers in The General Prayer Book
• Pope John Paul II, "Reflections on Canticle of Zechariah", General Audience, October 1, 2003

Attribution

Ã, This article incorporates text from publications now in the public domain: Ã, Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "The Benedictus (Canticle of Zachary)". Catholic Encyclopedia . New York: Robert Appleton.

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