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Midrash

Noun

mid=rash

WORDNET DICTIONARY

midrash(n = noun.communication) - (Judaism) an ancient commentary on part of the Hebrew scriptures that is based on Jewish methods of interpretation and attached to the biblical text;

Midrash, n. [Heb., explanation.].

A talmudic exposition of the Hebrew law, or of some part of it. [1913 Webster]

Midrash, n. (pl. Midrashim) an ancient commentary on part of the Hebrew scriptures.

Etymology

Bibl. Heb. midras commentary

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