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    Benedict

    Pronounced BEN-eh-dikt

    boy
    Not found in the KJV text — No — the name Benedict does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Blessed; Well-spoken of", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Benedict.
    Meaning
    "Blessed; Well-spoken of"
    Origin
    Latin

    Benedict is blessed — and the blessed of the LORD inherit the earth. 'For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth.' Benedict walks in the blessing that God speaks over His children.

    Spiritual meaning

    Benedict receives the priestly blessing — the LORD's face shining, peace given, earth inherited, the blessed one upon whom God lifts His countenance.

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off."

      Psalm 37:22 (KJV) →

    • "The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace."

      Numbers 6:24-26 (KJV) →
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