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Etymology of Torah

Borrowed from Hebrew תּוֹרָה (tōrā, “instruction, law or teaching”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A specially written scroll containing the five books of Moses, such as those used in religious services. · A book containing the five books of Moses.

name

The first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures, traditionally attributed to Moses and therefore also known as the Five Books of Moses. · The full body of written Jewish law, including the Tanakh, the Talmud, the Mishnah and the midrashic texts. · The whole of Jewish law, both written and unwritten. · The encompassing philosophy of Judaism.

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Borrowed from Hebrew תּוֹרָה (tōrā, “instruction, law or teaching”).

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