Definition of "torah"
- noun
A book containing the five books of Moses.
A specially written scroll containing the five books of Moses, such as those used in religious services.
The encompassing philosophy of Judaism.
The whole of Jewish law, both written and unwritten.
The full body of written Jewish law, including the Tanakh, the Talmud, the Mishnah and the midrashic texts.
The first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures, attributed to Moses and therefore also known as the Five Books of Moses.
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