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Torah

noun To·rah \ˈtȯr-ə, ˈtȯi-rə\

Definition of TORAH

: the body of wisdom and law contained in Jewish Scripture and other sacred literature and oral tradition

: the five books of Moses constituting the Pentateuch

: a leather or parchment scroll of the Pentateuch used in a synagogue for liturgical purposes

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Hebrew tōrāh

First Known Use: 1577

TORAH Defined for Kids

noun To·rah \ˈtȯr-ə\

: the Jewish Bible and especially the first five books of writings

: a scroll containing the first five books of the Jewish Bible that is used in religious services

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