- From the Latin ‘Septuaginta’ which means ’70’.
- Commonly designated by the Roman Numerals for 70, LXX.
- The oldest Greek version of the Old Testament. It is traditionally said to have been translated by 70 or 72 Jewish scholars at the request of Ptolemy II.
- Translation begin around 280 B.C. and was completed between 200 and 150 B.C.