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Biblia Hebraica
Latin for “Hebrew Bible.” Refers to modern editions of the Masoretic Text that contain a set of text-critical notes showing variants based on early translations (such as the Septuagint) and manuscript discoveries.
Related: Masoretic Text, Septuagint
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