the Old Testament

noun

: the first part of the Christian Bible that tells about the Jews, their history, and God's words to them in the time before Jesus Christ was born

Examples of the Old Testament in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In America, biblical teachings tend to jump from the Ten Commandments at the beginning of the Old Testament to the Book of Revelation at the end of the New Testament. — David Gibson, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026

And all of their influences, all the way back to the Old Testament. — David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

The two sermons explore the Old Testament story of the Witch of Endor, in which King Saul consults a witch before a battle against the Philistines. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

There are several parallel plot points, especially in the Old Testament. — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026