cựu ước
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Old Testament: The first major division of the Christian Bible, comprising texts originally written in Hebrew and Aramaic that are sacred in both Judaism and Christianity. It contains the books of the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings, detailing the covenant between God and the people of Israel.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Cựu Ước ghi lại lịch sử của người Do Thái. (The Old Testament records the history of the Jewish people.)
- Nhiều lời tiên tri trong Cựu Ước được cho là đã ứng nghiệm. (Many prophecies in the Old Testament are believed to have been fulfilled.)
- Sách Sáng Thế là cuốn sách đầu tiên của Cựu Ước. (Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in theological and historical discussions to distinguish this collection of scriptures from the Tân Ước (New Testament).
- Thần học gia so sánh các chủ đề trong Cựu Ước và Tân Ước. (Theologians compare themes in the Old and New Testaments.)
Variants and Related Words
- Kinh Thánh Hebrew (n): Hebrew Bible. This term is often used in Jewish contexts and academic settings to refer to largely the same collection of texts.
- Cựu Ước của Kitô giáo tương ứng với Kinh Thánh Hebrew. (The Christian Old Testament corresponds to the Hebrew Bible.)
Synonyms
- Hebrew Bible: The canonical collection of Hebrew scriptures.
- First Testament: A term sometimes used as an alternative to "Old Testament" to avoid perceived pejorative connotations of "old."
Related Terms
- Tân Ước (n): New Testament. The second part of the Christian Bible, detailing the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the early Christian church.
- Cả Cựu Ước và Tân Ước đều là phần cốt lõi của Kinh Thánh. (Both the Old and New Testaments are core parts of the Bible.)