Septuagint
/ˈsɛp.tu.ə.dʒɪnt/noun
The Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, traditionally said to have been completed by seventy scholars.
Did you know?The Septuagint is often considered a bridge between the Jewish and early Christian communities, influencing countless theological concepts and writings.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἡ Ἑβδομάς
“The Seventy, referring to the tradition of seventy translators.”
3rd Century BCE
Greek
Septuaginta
“The literal term for 'seventy', indicating the number of scholars involved.”
1st Century CE
Greek
ἡ Παλαιά Διαθήκη
“Old Testament, as it was known in this translation.”
Modern English
English
Septuagint
“Adopted directly from the Greek, referring to the significant translation of the Hebrew scriptures.”