Midrash
Textsâš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
The Hebrew word corresponding to the King James Version 'story' and the Revised Version 'commentary', referring to a story developed for purposes of edification.
What is the meaning of Midrash in the Bible?
The Hebrew word corresponding to the King James Version 'story' and the Revised Version 'commentary', referring to a story developed for purposes of edification.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Midrash reveals how ancient Jewish scholars interpreted biblical texts to derive legal rulings and moral lessons, providing essential context for the development of rabbinic Judaism.
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