Masorah

or Ma·so·ra, Mas·so·rah, Mas·so·ra

[ muh-sawr-uh, -sohr-uh ]

noun

1. a collection of critical and explanatory notes on the Hebrew text of the Old Testament, compiled from the 7th? to 10th centuries a.d. and traditionally accepted as an authoritative exegetic guide, chiefly in matters of pronunciation and grammar.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Masorah¹

From the Hebrew word māsōrāh

Example Sentences

The name Masorah (Massorah) is usually derived from masar, to hand on, and explained as “tradition.”

From Project Gutenberg

The Masorah has not confided to thee her secrets and the Mischna has not revealed to thee her mysteries.

From Project Gutenberg