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单词 Hexateuch
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Definition of Hexateuch in English:

Hexateuch

noun ˈhɛksətjuːkˈheksəˌt(y)o͞ok
  • The first six books of the Bible (Genesis to Joshua) collectively.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • According to von Rad, the Hexateuch grew out of liturgical recitations
    • It has hardly been possible to trace out and dissect the various constituents of the Hexateuch.

Origin

Late 19th century: from hexa- 'six' + Greek teukhos 'book'.

 
 

Definition of Hexateuch in US English:

Hexateuch

nounˈheksəˌt(y)o͞ok
  • The first six books of the Bible (Genesis to Joshua) collectively.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • According to von Rad, the Hexateuch grew out of liturgical recitations
    • It has hardly been possible to trace out and dissect the various constituents of the Hexateuch.

Origin

Late 19th century: from hexa- ‘six’ + Greek teukhos ‘book’.

 
 
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