תורה
Torah
The English phrase "torah" is תורה (Torah) in Hebrew.
The word תורה refers to the Five Books of Moses and the full body of Jewish law. When referring specifically to these Five Books, speakers often use the word with the definite article.
Meaning: the Five Books of Moses – the full body of Jewish law (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Torah
Did you know?
- When a תורה scroll is finished, the scribe often leaves a small, intentional mistake in the text. This practice is rooted in the belief that only a human can err, while the divine word is perfect.
- In Jewish tradition, the תורה is not just a book but is often referred to as a 'living' entity. This is why it is customary to avoid placing any other object on top of a תורה scroll.
- The word תורה is built on a root meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast', suggesting that the word originally described the act of throwing something forward or casting a line to guide a traveler.
Examples in context
- אני לומד את התורה.I study the Torah.
- אני קורא בחומש.I am reading the Torah.
- הם לומדים תורה כל בוקר.hem lomdim torah kol boker.They study Torah every morning.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their studies.
- נועה Noaאיתי, אתה לומד תורה היום?Itay, atá loméd toráh hayóm?Itay, are you studying Torah today?
- איתי Itayכן, נועה, אני לומד עכשיו.Kén, Noa, aní loméd akhsháv.Yes, Noa, I am studying now.
- נועה Noaזה נשמע מעניין מאוד.Zé nishmá meanyán meód.That sounds very interesting.
- איתי Itayבואי ללמוד איתי.Bo-i lillmód ití.Come study with me.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries תורה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
