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Did Jesus Use the Septuagint? Unpacking the Evidence
In this in-depth video, we explore whether Jesus used the Greek Old Testament (the Septuagint) and why it matters. Providing examples from the Gospels, we examine textual evidence that suggests Jesus often quoted the Septuagint rather than the Hebrew Bible. We also address objections to this premise, including the argument that Jesus spoke predominantly Aramaic, by presenting surprising archaeological data and analyzing various biblical manuscripts. Stick around to discover fascinating insights that could reshape your understanding of Biblical texts.
Book Mentioned: Scribal Skips: amzn.to/3LrpaYA
Nazareth Inscription Article: answersingenesis.org/jesus/nazareth-inscription-study-debunks-evidence-for-christs-resurrection/?srsltid=AfmBOoqz7pYLx2vBeWzwI31wjmgtHJe-OREFdgpVRMsOP-9FsPZzwg-q
00:00 Introduction and Key Questions
02:09 First Example: Missing Line in Hebrew Bible
03:48 Second Example: Perfected Praise vs. Founded Strength
05:58 Third Example: Marriage Covenant Quotation
08:06 Fourth Example: Vain Worship vs. Heart Far from Me
09:16 Fifth Example: Taught by God vs. Taught of the Lord
10:55 Digging Deeper: Objections Weighed
15:34 Jesus Speaking Greek: Archeological Evidence
19:19 Conclusion and Further Viewing
Photo of Theodotos Inscripiton: By Andrey Zeigarnik from Raanana, Israel - 8V2A3067, CC BY-SA 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=82776804
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Did Jesus Use the Septuagint? Unpacking the Evidence
In this in-depth video, we explore whether Jesus used the Greek Old Testament (the Septuagint) and why it matters. Providing examples from the Gospels, we examine textual evidence that suggests Jesus often quoted the Septuagint rather than the Hebrew Bible. We also address objections to this premise, including the argument that Jesus spoke predominantly Aramaic, by presenting surprising archaeological data and analyzing various biblical manuscripts. Stick around to discover fascinating insights that could reshape your understanding of Biblical texts.
Book Mentioned: Scribal Skips: amzn.to/3LrpaYA
Nazareth Inscription Article: answersingenesis.org/jesus/nazareth-inscription-study-debunks-evidence-for-christs-resurrection/?srsltid=AfmBOoqz7pYLx2vBeWzwI31wjmgtHJe-OREFdgpVRMsOP-9FsPZzwg-q
00:00 Introduction and Key Questions
02:09 First Example: Missing Line in Hebrew Bible
03:48 Second Example: Perfected Praise vs. Founded Strength
05:58 Third Example: Marriage Covenant Quotation
08:06 Fourth Example: Vain Worship vs. Heart Far from Me
09:16 Fifth Example: Taught by God vs. Taught of the Lord
10:55 Digging Deeper: Objections Weighed
15:34 Jesus Speaking Greek: Archeological Evidence
19:19 Conclusion and Further Viewing
Photo of Theodotos Inscripiton: By Andrey Zeigarnik from Raanana, Israel - 8V2A3067, CC BY-SA 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=82776804
Some B-Roll were generated with Grok by xAI.
