Pentateuch, n. [L. pentateuchus, Gr. ; (see Penta-) + a tool, implement, a book, akin to to prepare, make ready, and perh. to E. text. See Five, and Text.].

The first five books of the Old Testament, collectively; -- called also the Law of Moses, Book of the Law of Moses, etc. [1913 Webster]

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

Pentateuch, n. the first five books of the Old Testament, traditionally ascribed to Moses.

Derivative

pentateuchal adj.

Etymology

eccl.L pentateuchus f. eccl.Gk pentateukhos (as PENTA-, teukhos implement, book)

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ROGET THESAURUS

Pentateuch

Judeo-Christian Revelation

N Judeo-christian revelation, revelation, inspiration, afflatus, theophany, theopneusty, Word, Word of God, Scripture, the Scriptures, the Bible, Holy Writ, Holy Scriptures, inspired writings, Gospel, Old Testament, Septuagint, Vulgate, Pentateuch, Octateuch, the Law, the Jewish Law, the Prophets, major Prophets, minor Prophets, Hagiographa, Hagiology, Hierographa, Apocrypha, New Testament, Gospels, Evangelists, Acts, Epistles, Apocalypse, Revelations, Talmud, Mishna, Masorah, prophet, evangelist, apostle, disciple, saint, the Fathers, the Apostolical Fathers, Holy Men of old, inspired penmen, scriptural, biblical, sacred, prophetic, evangelical, evangelistic, apostolic, apostolical, inspired, theopneustic, theophneusted, apocalyptic, ecclesiastical, canonical, textuary.

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