What is another word for the Torah?

Pronunciation: [ðə tˈɔːɹə] (IPA)

The Torah refers to the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. It is also known as the Pentateuch, which is derived from the Greek word for "five." The Torah is also sometimes referred to as the Five Books of Moses, as traditional Judaism attributes authorship of the Torah to Moses. Other names for the Torah include the Law, as it contains the laws and commandments given to Moses, and the Book of the Covenant, as it establishes the covenant between God and the Israelites. In addition, the Torah is sometimes referred to as the Chumash, which is a Hebrew word meaning "five".

What are the hypernyms for The torah?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with The torah

  • I have also written a book about the Giving of the Torah, and a book on the Days of Awe, and a book on the books of Israel that have been written since the day the Torah was given to Israel.
    Shmuel Y. Agnon
  • And you can't make a mistake when you are reading the Torah, so you have men standing around who will correct you if you are reading it incorrectly.
    Jami Gertz
  • There is the illusion of the world and the reality of the Torah.
    Meir Kahane
  • Early Saturday morning I climbed the hills facing Kfar Gil'adi. Wonderful scenery. And in the brilliance of the beautiful morning I understood why Moses received the Torah on a mountain top. Only in the mountains is it possible to receive orders from above, when one sees how small is man yet feels secure in the nearness of God. From there one's horizons broaden in every respect, and the order of things becomes more understandable. In the mountains one can believe - and must believe. In the mountains one involuntarily hears the query: "Whom shall I send?" And the answer, "Send me to serve the beautiful and good!" Will I succeed? Will I be able ot fulfil God's command?
    Hannah Szenes

Related words: Hebrew Bible, Old Testament of the Bible, Christian Bible, New Testament of the Bible

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