Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What Bible did Jesus grow up with?
In this video, we take a deep dive into the Epistle of James to explore whether Jesus' own brother quoted from the Septuagint—the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament—instead of the Hebrew Bible. This isn't just academic trivia. If James used the Septuagint, it may give us powerful insight into the linguistic and spiritual environment of Jesus' home in Nazareth.
We’ll look at direct quotations, allusions, and the Greek language of James himself—comparing key verses to the Hebrew Masoretic Text and the Septuagint. From James 4:6 to Isaiah 40, Proverbs 3, and beyond, the evidence adds up.
🕵️♂️ Whether you're a student of Scripture, a Greek geek, or just curious about early Christian use of the Old Testament, this video brings the receipts.
What Bible did Jesus grow up with?
In this video, we take a deep dive into the Epistle of James to explore whether Jesus' own brother quoted from the Septuagint—the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament—instead of the Hebrew Bible. This isn't just academic trivia. If James used the Septuagint, it may give us powerful insight into the linguistic and spiritual environment of Jesus' home in Nazareth.
We’ll look at direct quotations, allusions, and the Greek language of James himself—comparing key verses to the Hebrew Masoretic Text and the Septuagint. From James 4:6 to Isaiah 40, Proverbs 3, and beyond, the evidence adds up.
🕵️♂️ Whether you're a student of Scripture, a Greek geek, or just curious about early Christian use of the Old Testament, this video brings the receipts.
