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Old Testament
noun
: the first part of the Christian Bible containing the books of the Jewish canon of Scripture see Bible Table
Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Old Testament was
in the 14th century
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“Old Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Old%20Testament. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
Old Testament
noun
: the first of the two chief divisions of the Christian Bible see bible
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