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Hexateuch

Syllabification: (Hex·a·teuch)
Definition of Hexateuch

noun

  • the first six books of the Bible (Genesis to Joshua) collectively.

Origin:

late 19th century: from hexa- 'six' + Greek teukhos 'book'

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