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

The company’s founder, the Scottish businessman Abram Lyle, chose a logo inspired by the story of Samson who, in the Old Testament, kills a lion with his bare hands only to later discover that honeybees have nestled in the animal’s carcass. —Oscar Holland, CNN, 21 Feb. 2024

The 2024 presentation re-creates 13 pieces of art inspired by stories from the Old Testament and up through the New Testament, using the varied skill sets of some 300 volunteers. —Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024

Lyle was a religious man, according to Lyle’s Golden Syrup’s website, and the image is derived from the Old Testament story of Samson and the lion. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024

In the Old Testament, prophets seem to be on speed dial to Zion. —Brian T. Allen, National Review, 20 Jan. 2024

There are plenty of beautiful biblical baby girl names, and some of our favorites are found right in the Old Testament. —Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2023

Reynolds herself connects the event to a reference to locusts that opens the Book of Joel in the Old Testament. —Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2024

The archbishop of Canterbury will mark the head, breast and hands of the sovereign with the holy oil in a ritual that is inspired by the story of King Solomon in the Old Testament. —Max Taylor, NBC News, 4 May 2023

Some biblical baby boy names from the Old Testament, like Noah and Elijah, have been repeated favorites on the list of most popular baby names in recent years. —Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2023