דְּבָרִים
Dvarim
In Hebrew, the name for the biblical book Deuteronomy is דְּבָרִים (Dvarim). If unsure, use דְּבָרִים. Wiktionary also lists מִשְׁנֵה תוֹרָה (mishné torá).
Meaning: book of the Bible (name)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| דְּבָרִים | Dvarim | |
| מִשְׁנֵה תוֹרָה | mishné torá | feminine |
While English speakers use the name 'Deuteronomy', Hebrew speakers almost exclusively use the name דְּבָרִים to refer to the book.
What does it mean word for word?
The name דְּבָרִים (Dvarim) literally means 'words'. The name מִשְׁנֵה תוֹרָה (mishné torá) is composed of מִשְׁנֵה (repetition/second) and תוֹרָה (law/Torah).
Which one should you use?
מִשְׁנֵה תוֹרָה is a descriptive name meaning 'repetition of the law', used as an alternative to the standard name דְּבָרִים.
How does it change in a sentence?
מִשְׁנֵה תוֹרָה is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
Dvarim
Did you know?
- While the English name 'Deuteronomy' comes from Greek, the Hebrew name דְּבָרִים is simply the first word of the book's opening verse.
- While מִשְׁנֵה תוֹרָה describes the book as a repetition, the term מִשְׁנֵה can also mean 'double' or 'twice as much' in modern Hebrew measurements.
- The word דָּבָר, the singular form of the book's name, is used in Hebrew to describe both a spoken word and a physical object or event.
Examples in context
- ספר דְּבָרִים הוא ספר חשוב.Sefer Devarim hu sefer khashuv.The book of Deuteronomy is an important book.
- האם למדת את דְּבָרִים?Ha'im lamadta et Devarim?Did you study Deuteronomy?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a Bible study group.
- עגור Adiאיזה ספר אנחנו לומדים השבוע?Eize sefer anachnu lomedim hashavu'a?Which book are we studying this week?
- נועם Noamאנחנו מתחילים לקרוא את דְּבָרִים.Anachnu matchilim likro et Devarim.We are starting to read Deuteronomy.
- עגור Adiזה ספר ארוך מאוד, נועם.Ze sefer aroch me'od, Noam.That is a very long book, Noam.
- נועם Noamכן, אבל הוא מאוד מעניין.Ken, aval hu me'od me'anyen.Yes, but it is very interesting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deuteronomy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
