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Torah

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Name — The five books traditionally attributed to Moses at the start of the Hebrew Bible — Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

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How to use Torah

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read the Torah a Torah scroll study the Torah

Etymology

From Hebrew tōrā, meaning "instruction," "teaching," or "law."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Torah” mean?

The word “Torah” means the five books traditionally attributed to Moses at the start of the Hebrew Bible — Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. In plain terms, the core sacred text of Judaism — both the physical scroll and, more broadly, Jewish law and teaching as a whole.

How do you pronounce “Torah”?

“Torah” is pronounced TAW-ruh (/ˈtɔːɹə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Torah” in a sentence?

Here is “Torah” used in a sentence: “The rabbi read from the Torah during the Saturday service.”

What part of speech is “Torah”?

Depending on how it is used, “Torah” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Torah” come from?

The word “Torah” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew tōrā, meaning "instruction," "teaching," or "law.".

Is “Torah” a common word?

“Torah” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Torah” have?

“Torah” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the five books traditionally attributed to Moses at the start of the Hebrew Bible — Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Related words

Toráh Torāh Tōrāh

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