OLD TESTAMENT

Judith 16:1

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And Judith began to sing this song of thanksgiving in all Israel, and all the people sang with loud voices this song of praise.

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Verse 1. Sung. Greek “Gave out this confession, in all Israel: and all the people echoed this praise;” ( Bible.) either repeating the whole after her, or singing the first verse as a chorus. Exodus 15:20. 1 Kennicott. 18:6. 1 Chronicles 16:8. Calmet.—Saying. Greek “And Judith said: Begin ye to my Lord.” Bible.—It is time for us to break silence, and to sound forth the praises of God. Calmet.

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