Definitions

1. noun

A Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, particularly the Old Testament, made in the 3rd century BCE, and considered one of the earliest and most influential versions of the Bible.

“The scholar studied the Septuagint to gain a deeper understanding of the biblical text.”

2. noun

The number 70, especially in reference to the 70 elders who accompanied Moses to Mount Sinai.

“According to tradition, the Septuagint represented the 70 elders of Israel.”