Old Testament

1. ChristianityThe first major part of the Christian Bible, covering events before the coming of Christ, corresponding roughly to the Jewish Tanakh. Usually subdivided into the categories of law, history, poetry (or wisdom books), and prophecy.

   Holonym: Bible

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   The Old Testament says that eating shellfish is a sin.

   Synonyms: Hebrew Bible, Hebrew Scriptures

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1. humorousoftenReminiscent of the content of the Old Testament, or of the behavior of God in it; especially dramatic, violent or vengeful.

   "Walter is a peaceful man, but I have a feeling that when it comes to you, he could get Old Testament."

   2019 October 21, Jana DeLeon, Swamp Santa, Jana DeLeon, →ISBN

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   Given the Old Testament weather that defines the country, it's little wonder that religious faith became the cornerstone of the land and the people who stayed. I've seen hailstorms and tornadoes roll in over those fields with no more warning than God allowed Job

   2007 December 18, Gail Caldwell, A Strong West Wind: A Memoir, Random House, →ISBN

   "So we hate this girl who has information about the slime ball who took pictures of you. The enemy of our enemy. Totally Old Testament. Got it."

   (Can we date this quote?), Alexa Padgett, Many Sounds of Silence: A Bad Boy Rockstar Romance, Sidecar Press, Inc.