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Peshitta

Pronunciation: /pəˈʃiːtə/
Definition of Peshitta

noun

  • the ancient Syriac version of the Bible, used in Syriac-speaking Christian countries from the early 5th century and still the official Bible of the Syrian Christian Churches.

Origin:

Syriac, literally 'simple, plain'

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Definition of Peshitta in the US English dictionary