Definition: The ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures. Abbreviated LXX (70), referring to the tradition of 70 translators.

Key Scriptures (hover for pop-up): Acts 7:14; John 5:39

Theological Use:In Act 7 Stephen quotes from the Greek Old Testament. Widely used in the early church and quoted in the New Testament, it shaped theological vocabulary and messianic expectation.

Pastoral Note: The Septuagint reminds us that God’s Word crosses languages and cultures. It’s a bridge between covenants and peoples.