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massorete

/ˈmæs.ə.riːt/

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noun

/ˈmæs.ə.riːt/C2formal
  • ruУчёный, являющийся экспертом по Масоре, особенно один из еврейских писцов, внёсших вклад в Масору.

A scholar who is an expert on the Masorah, especially one of the Jewish scribes who contributed to the Masorah.

proper noun

  1. Jewish scribe and scholarC2formal

    A scholar who is an expert on the Masorah, especially one of the Jewish scribes who contributed to the Masorah, the body of traditions and rules for the correct writing and reading of the Hebrew Bible.

    ruМасорет

    • The Massoretes meticulously preserved the pronunciation of the Hebrew text.
    • Ancient Massoretes added vowel points and cantillation marks to the biblical manuscripts.
    • A Massorete's work was crucial for maintaining the accuracy of the scriptures.

    Synonymsmasorite

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