Hexaplas

/hɛkˈsæpləz/ noun

Definition

The plural of hexapla, referring to multiple works arranged in six parallel columns or versions.

Etymology

From 'hexapla' + '-s' (plural). This is simply the plural form created through standard English pluralization of the Greek-derived noun.

Kelly Says

While Origen's Hexapla is the most famous, scholars created multiple hexaplas throughout history—each one tailored to compare different texts or versions relevant to their scholarly communities.

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