Septuagint/LXX—why 70 and not 72?

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The answer to this might be “go back in time to ask those who said it” but …

There are several documents extant that say 72 scholars produced the Septuagint.  So why is it called Septuagint (for Septuagint, 70) and abbreviated LXX (70) rather than 72?

2 Comments

  • Reply July 1, 2025

    Troy Day

    John Mushenhouse Robert Cox NOW we do NOT really expect Philip Williams Michael Upchurch or Josias Feliciano to know anything about this LXX argument now do we?

  • Reply July 1, 2025

    Philip Williams

    Cause there were 70 translators!

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