The original texts of the Bible were written in multiple languages, primarily Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. The distinction in languages corresponds largely to the two main divisions of the Bible: the Old Testament and the New Testament.

The Old Testament, which recounts the history, laws, poetry, and prophecies of the Hebrew people, was predominantly written in Hebrew, with a few portions in Aramaic. Hebrew was the language of the Israelites, and Aramaic became commonly spoken among them, especially after the Babylonian Exile.

The New Testament, which documents the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the beginnings of the Christian Church, was written in Greek. Greek was the lingua franca of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Near East during the time the New Testament was written (roughly between 50 AD and 100 AD). This widespread use of Greek, known as Koine Greek, allowed the early Christian message to be accessible to a broad audience across different cultures and regions.

Therefore, while Greek played a significant role in the formation of the Christian Scriptures, especially in the New Testament, it was not the sole language of the original Bible. The use of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek in the Scriptures reflects the historical and cultural contexts in which God’s revelation to humanity was recorded.