Bible Dictionary
Old Testament
The Old Testament is the first major division of the Christian Scriptures, containing the writings of God’s covenant dealings with Israel before the coming of Jesus Christ.
Definition
The Old Testament is the body of sacred writings recognized as the earlier portion of the biblical Scriptures. The supplied material identifies the entry chiefly with the text of the Old Testament.
Biblical Usage
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Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
I. TEXT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT.—
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>See TEXT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT.</p>