English Explanatory Dictionary

Midrash

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Rabbinic commentary on a text from the Hebrew Scripture.
  2. The Rabbinic technique or tradition of such exegesis.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Midrash.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪdrɑːʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Midrash.wav

Word forms

Midrash Midrashim Midrashot Midrashoth

Etymology

From Hebrew מִדְרָשׁ (midrásh, “Midrash”), in turn from Aramaic דרש.

Derived words

Midrashic midrashist
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