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Old Testament in Persian

عهد عتیق 'ahd-e 'atiq

Old Testament in Persian: عهد عتیق ('ahd-e 'atiq). In English, Old Testament means the first major part of the Christian Bible, covering events before the coming of Christ, corresponding roughly to the Jewish Tanakh. Usually subdivided into the categories of law, history, poetry (or wisdom books), and prophecy.

Persian words for Old Testament

first half of the Christian Bible
عهد عتیق 'ahd-e 'atiq

English meaning of Old Testament

  1. proper noun The first major part of the Christian Bible, covering events before the coming of Christ, corresponding roughly to the Jewish Tanakh. Usually subdivided into the categories of law, history, poetry (or wisdom books), and prophecy.
  2. adjective Reminiscent of the content of the Old Testament, or of the behavior of God in it; especially dramatic, violent or vengeful.

Full definition of Old Testament

Old Testament in a sentence

  • The Old Testament says that eating shellfish is a sin.

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Questions about Old Testament in Persian

What is the meaning of Old Testament in Persian?
Old Testament in Persian is عهد عتیق ('ahd-e 'atiq).
معنی Old Testament چیست؟
Old Testament: عهد عتیق ('ahd-e 'atiq).
What does Old Testament mean in English?
Old Testament means the first major part of the Christian Bible, covering events before the coming of Christ, corresponding roughly to the Jewish Tanakh. Usually subdivided into the categories of law, history, poetry (or wisdom books), and prophecy.

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