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1. (n.) Old Testament
the complete Bible of the Jews, comprising the Law, the Prophets, and the Hagiographa, being the first of the two main divisions of the Christian Bible.
2. Old Testament
the covenant between God and Israel on Mount Sinai, constituting the basis of the Hebrew religion. Ex. 19–24; Jer. 31:31–34; II Cor. 3:6, 14.
Etymology: (1300–50; ME; trans. of LL Vetus Testamentum, trans. of Gk Palaià Diathēkē)
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1. (noun) Old Testament
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
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1. old testament
[C programmers] The first edition of K&R, the sacred text describing
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