midrash
an early Jewish interpretation of or commentary on a Biblical text, clarifying or expounding a point of law or developing or illustrating a moral principle.
(initial capital letter) a collection of such interpretations or commentaries, especially those written in the first ten centuries a.d.
Origin of midrash
1Other words from midrash
- mid·rash·ic [mid-rash-ik], /mɪdˈræʃ ɪk/, adjective
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How to use midrash in a sentence
In 1808 the Beth ha-midrash was suddenly transformed into the "Samsonschool," still in useful operation.
Jewish Literature and Other Essays | Gustav KarpelesHence arises midrash, exposition, from 171 darash to “investigate” a scriptural passage.
"Legendary exposition" best expresses the full meaning of the word midrash.
An ancient midrash taught that in the Temple there were seventy sacrifices offered for the seventy nations.
Chosen Peoples | Israel Zangwill
British Dictionary definitions for midrash
/ (ˈmɪdræʃ, Hebrew miˈdraʃ) /
a homily on a scriptural passage derived by traditional Jewish exegetical methods and consisting usually of embellishment of the scriptural narrative
one of a number of collections of such homilies composed between 400 and 1200 ad
Origin of midrash
1Derived forms of midrash
- midrashic (mɪdˈræʃɪk), adjective
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