Old testament
adj, name
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Noun
- 1 the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Reminiscent of the content of the Old Testament, or of the behavior of God in it; especially dramatic, violent or vengeful. humorous, often
"Given the Old Testament weather that defines the country, it's little wonder that religious faith became the cornerstone of the land and the people who stayed. I've seen hailstorms and tornadoes roll in over those fields with no more warning than God allowed Job"
Proper Noun
- 1 The first major part of the Christian Bible, covering events before the coming of Christ, corresponding roughly to the Jewish Tanakh. Usually subdivided into the categories of law, history, poetry (or wisdom books), and prophecy.
"The Old Testament says that eating shellfish is a sin."
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More examples"The Old Testament says that eating shellfish is a sin."
Etymology
From Middle English Olde Testament, calqued from Latin Vetus Testāmentum. Old refers to ancientness, not to obsolescence. Equivalent to a retronym, by comparison with the New Testament.