Definition of Heptateuch in English:
Heptateuch
noun ˈhɛptəˌtjuːkˈhɛptəˌt(j)uk
The first seven books of the Bible (Genesis to Judges) collectively.
Example sentencesExamples
- The rest of the Heptateuch compilation has traditionally be assigned to a single 'anonymous translator', who may also have been the compiler.
- His contribution to the Heptateuch translation appears to have been Genesis chapters 1-24, the second half of Numbers, and all that there is of Joshua.
Origin
Late 17th century: via late Latin from Greek heptateukhos, from hepta 'seven' + teukhos 'book, volume'.
Definition of Heptateuch in US English:
Heptateuch
nounˈhɛptəˌt(j)ukˈheptəˌt(y)o͞ok
The first seven books of the Bible (Genesis to Judges) collectively.
Example sentencesExamples
- His contribution to the Heptateuch translation appears to have been Genesis chapters 1-24, the second half of Numbers, and all that there is of Joshua.
- The rest of the Heptateuch compilation has traditionally be assigned to a single 'anonymous translator', who may also have been the compiler.
Origin
Late 17th century: via late Latin from Greek heptateukhos, from hepta ‘seven’ + teukhos ‘book, volume’.