Hexateuchal

/ˌhɛksətjuːˈkeɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or contained in the Hexateuch, the first six books of the Bible.

Etymology

Derived from hexateuch with adjectival suffix '-al'. Biblical and theological scholarship terminology.

Kelly Says

When scholars debate whether a biblical passage is 'hexateuchal' versus 'pentateuchal,' they're using precise terminology to help date and understand how different parts of the Bible were written and compiled.

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