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The Septuagint — New Testament, Part 1

Sep 2, 2025
Dive into the fascinating differences between the Septuagint and rabbinic texts as the hosts examine New Testament citations. Discover how authors like Matthew and John frequently referenced the LXX in ways that reveal a deep connection to this ancient text. Notable examples include Matthew's unique wordings and Peter's complements to the Psalms. The discussion unravels the theological implications of these quotations that argue for the Septuagint's significance in the early Church's teachings. It promises a compelling exploration of Scripture!
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Verb Choice Matches Septuagint In Luke

  • Luke 3:4–6 quotes Isaiah 40:3–5 using the Septuagint verb 'filled' instead of the rabbinic 'lifted up.'
  • The hosts present this as a clear lexical match to the Greek text.
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Luke Keeps 'Sight To The Blind' Language

  • Luke 4:18–19 quotes Isaiah 61:1–2 exactly including 'recovery of sight to the blind' from the Septuagint.
  • The rabbinic text instead reads 'opening of the prison,' removing a major element of Christ's ministry.
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Exact Isaiah Quotation In John

  • John 12:38 quotes Isaiah 53:1 verbatim from the Septuagint, including the opening 'Lord' absent in the rabbinic text.
  • The hosts say the exactness proves the New Testament used the Greek reading.
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