The Septuagint helps in the tracing of Old Testament allusions which otherwise it would be almost impossible to detect. There is lovely allusiveness of this kind ... in Christ’s warning to Peter on the night of his betrayal:
“I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” (Luke 22:32)
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Author: Harry A. Whittaker
Keywords: Peter's denial, Peter's betrayal, Jesus and Peter, Peter and Jesus
Bible reference(s): 2 Sam. 15:20-21, 2 Sam. 15:23, Luke 22:32-33, John 18:1
Source: “Septuagint, How Useful?”
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