Scriptural Resonance: Acts 7:14 — Stephen quotes from the Greek Old Testament.
Definition: The ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures. Abbreviated LXX (70), referring to the tradition of 70 translators.
Theological Use: 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.