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Nunc Dimittis

Holman Bible Dictionary

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Latin phrase meaning, “now lettest thou depart.” The first words in Latin of Simeon's psalm of praise in Luke 2:29-32 and thus the title of the psalm. See Benedictus; Magnificat .

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Nunc Dimittis'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​n/nunc-dimittis.html. 1991.
 
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