septuagint
/ˈsɛptʃuəˌdʒɪnt/
noun
- The ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), traditionally said to have been made by seventy scholars.
- The Septuagint was widely used by Greek-speaking Jews in ancient times.
- Many New Testament quotes from the Old Testament come from the Septuagint.
- Scholars study the Septuagint to understand early biblical interpretation.