Here is New Testament passage that shows that the Septuagint was the version of the Scriptures used by the early church and the Holy Spirit. The Septuagint version I am using is the Lexham English Septuagint 2nd Edition, which is available in print or as part of Logos Bible Software. Occasionally I also use the Brenton translation of the LXX for insight into difficult passages.
If you want to know more, click on the following links.
- Why Christians Should Prefer the Septuagint over the Masoretic Text.
- Some Insights Gained through Comparing the Masoretic Text to the Septuagint
- More side by side comparisons of the Masoretic Text (MT) to the Septuagint (LXX).
NT Quote |
LXX |
MT |
Comment |
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14 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: 15 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles: 16 The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.” Matthew 4:14–16 (NKJV) |
…territory of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, and the rest who are on the coast and across the Jordan, Galilee of the nations! 2 People going in darkness, see a great light! Those inhabiting a territory, a shadow of death, light will shine on you! Isaiah 9:1–2 (LES2) |
…The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, |
Matthew’s quote does not perfectly match either, but I think there is more agreement with the MT. Nothing in the LXX contradicts Matthew, however. |
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