Word
torah
Phoneticstorah
US/ˈtɔɹə/
UK/tˈɔːɹɐ/
Definition
n. the entire collection of Jewish laws and teachings, including both written and spoken traditions.
n. the totality of Jewish religious law, instruction, and philosophy, including both the written scriptures and the oral tradition.
Examples
“The rabbi read a passage from the Torah during the service.”
“During the bar mitzvah ceremony, the young student was called to read a portion of the Torah in front of the congregation.”
“Scholars often examine the Torah not only as a foundational religious document but also as a complex legal framework that has shaped Jewish ethical thought for millennia.”
Examples
simple
“The rabbi read a passage from the Torah during the service.”
contextual
“During the bar mitzvah ceremony, the young student was called to read a portion of the Torah in front of the congregation.”
complex
“Scholars often examine the Torah not only as a foundational religious document but also as a complex legal framework that has shaped Jewish ethical thought for millennia.”
Usage
Often used without an article in academic or theological contexts.
Teaching tip
This is a more abstract sense used by scholars and religious experts to mean 'divine instruction' in general.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew תּוֹרָה (tōrā, “instruction, law or teaching”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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