Why did Origen compile the Hexapla for debates with Jewish rabbis?

Origen compiled the Hexapla to provide a secure and reliable basis for debates with Jewish rabbis. Because these rabbis held the Hebrew text of the Old Testament as the sole authoritative version, Origen sought to create a comparative resource that presented the Hebrew text alongside various Greek translations, including the Septuagint, Aquila, Symmachus, and Theodotion.123

By organizing these versions into parallel columns, Origen aimed to address the confusion caused by the multiplication of differing biblical versions in the 3rd century. His work allowed for a systematic comparison between the Greek renditions and the Hebrew original, enabling him to engage more effectively in theological discourse with those who did not recognize the authority of the Greek translations alone.31