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LXX Reference (Septuagint)

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Overview

The LXX Reference contains the Septuagint (Greek Old Testament) text. The Septuagint was the Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures used by the early church and frequently quoted in the New Testament.

Books39 (Old Testament)
LanguageGreek

Why the Septuagint Matters

  • Many NT quotations of the OT follow the LXX rather than the Hebrew Masoretic Text
  • Understanding the LXX helps interpret how NT authors understood OT passages
  • The LXX was the Bible of the early church

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