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Catholic Dictionary
Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
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OBED
The son of Ruth and Boaz. From Obed descended Jesse, David, and Jesus (Ruth 4:17-22).