The Septuagint is a vital ancient witness that often clarifies the Hebrew text, but it must be weighed carefully under the Masoretic base.
Ancient Witnesses: The Value of the Septuagint in Old Testament Studies
Ancient Translations of the Old Testament Beyond Greek: Aramaic Targums, Syriac Peshitta, Vulgate, and Other Versions
Ancient versions beyond Greek—Targums, Peshitta, Vulgate—tested against the Masoretic Text to confirm and clarify the original Hebrew wording with rigor.
Ancient Greek Translations of the Old Testament: History, Origin, Character, and Scholarly Usefulness
Greek translations of the Old Testament—LXX, Jewish revisions, Hexapla, and major codices—serve the Hebrew text and aid the restoration of the original words.
