Masora
Britishnoun
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the text of the Hebrew Bible as officially revised by the Masoretes from the 6th to the 10th centuries ad , with critical notes and commentary
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the collection of these notes, commentaries, etc
Etymology
Origin of Masora
C17: from Hebrew: tradition
Example Sentences
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It is supposed that another work, called "The Masora," was also written at this time.
From "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) by Ross, Lady Mary
Young ladies and young gentlemen form classes for mutual aid and 'mutual admiration' while they clasp hands over the Masora.
From St. Elmo by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)
Masora, idiom in which it was written, 277.
From Lectures on The Science of Language by Müller, Max
The Masora fixed the true reading of the Hebrew words, and numbered the chapters and verses, and even the words and letters, of the Old Testament Scriptures.
From "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) by Ross, Lady Mary
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