Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
septuagint
noun
/ˈsɛp.tu.ə.dʒɪnt/
Definition
An ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures.
Examples
- The Septuagint is often used by scholars studying early biblical texts.
- Many early Christians relied on the Septuagint for their readings and teachings.
- Comparative studies between the Septuagint and the Hebrew Bible reveal fascinating insights.
Meaning
The term ‘Septuagint’ refers to the translation of the Old Testament from Hebrew into Greek, traditionally said to have been completed by seventy (or seventy-two) Jewish scholars in the 3rd century BCE.
Synonyms
- LXX
- Greek Old Testament
