Midrash – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
Midrash
n.
verse by verse commentary and exposition by Jewish scholars on the Hebrew Scriptures
Midrash
midrash
nm.
Midrash, verse by verse commentary and exposition by Jewish scholars on the Hebrew Scriptures
Midrash
(n.)
A talmudic exposition of the Hebrew law, or of some part of it.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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Midrash
Midrash (Hebrew) [from darash to search out, inquire] Any exegetical exposition, interpretation, or commentary treating of the Jewish scriptures; often used in the plural, Midrashim.
Also used for a certain body of Jewish expository literature, which is divided into two classes: Halachah, dealing with legal and ritual matters, flourishing particularly in the schools, where it often developed into casuistry; and Haggadah, writings on any other theme, generally dealing with traditions, stories, legends, allegories, and history.
