Septuagint

The ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, produced between the 3rd–1st centuries BC for Jews living in the Greek‑speaking world. Often abbreviated LXX, it is the earliest complete witness to the Old TestamentThe first major division of the Christian Bible, consisting of 39 books in the standard Protestant canon (and more in expanded canons such as the Ethiopian tradition). The Old Testament records God’s creation, covenants, laws, prophets, and the entire pre‑Messianic history of Israel. In the context of your page, the Old Testament provides the physics and architecture of the afterlife... More and includes books not preserved in the later Masoretic tradition. The Septuagint was widely used in the time of JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More and the apostles, and many New TestamentThe collection of 27 inspired books that record the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan through Jesus Christ and the birth of the Church. The New Testament includes the Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Revelation, forming the doctrinal foundation of Christian faith. In the context of your page, the New Testament provides the precise Greek vocabulary and legal framework needed to understand... More quotations of the Old TestamentThe first major division of the Christian Bible, consisting of 39 books in the standard Protestant canon (and more in expanded canons such as the Ethiopian tradition). The Old Testament records God’s creation, covenants, laws, prophets, and the entire pre‑Messianic history of Israel. In the context of your page, the Old Testament provides the physics and architecture of the afterlife... More follow the LXX wording. It provides a crucial window into older Hebrew textual traditions, making it essential for comparing variants, restoring ancient readings, and understanding how Scripture was interpreted in the Second Temple period.