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midrash

/ˈmɪd.ræʃ/

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noun

/ˈmɪd.ræʃ/C2formal
  • ruДревний еврейский комментарий к части еврейских писаний, основанный на традиционных методах толкования и привязанный к библейскому тексту.

An ancient Jewish commentary on part of the Hebrew scriptures, based on traditional methods of interpretation and attached to the biblical text.

proper noun

  1. Ancient Jewish CommentaryC2formal

    A body of ancient rabbinic literature that interprets and expands upon the Hebrew Bible, using various hermeneutical methods to derive deeper meaning.

    ruДревний еврейский комментарий

    • The Midrash offers fascinating stories that fill in gaps in the biblical narrative.
    • Scholars study the Midrash to understand how ancient rabbis interpreted the Torah.
    • This particular Midrash explains why Abraham smashed his father's idols.
Forms
  • midrashim plural form
  • midrashot plural form
  • midrashim's possessive plural form
  • midrashot's possessive plural form
  • midrash's possessive singular form