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The article aims to investigate the lexical features of the Septuagint that show Egyptian linguistic influence.

June 3, 2026Open Access

How Egyptian is the Greek of Septuagint?: Some Lexical Notes

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This article examines the Egyptian traits in the Greek vocabulary of the Septuagint, suggesting linguistic influences.

The article aims to investigate the lexical features of the Septuagint that show Egyptian linguistic influence.
Analyzed vocabulary of Egyptian origin adopted by Greek in the Septuagint.
Utilized various methodologies for analysis and comparison with other text corpora.
Explored linguistic backgrounds in the context of the translation's historical period.
Identified specific Greek terms with Egyptian origins in the Septuagint.
Highlighted the complexities of tracing linguistic influences in ancient texts.
Discussed the relevance of these findings to understanding cultural exchanges in Hellenistic Alexandria.

Sofía Torallas Tovar (2022) studied this question.

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