ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Amud

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Amud is a noun meaning The lectern on the bima.

Meaning

The lectern on the bima.

Example Sentences

In many congregations it is customary for the Reader to chant Hamelekh while standing in his place or near the amud (prayer desk) and then to walk to it with a bowed head and to conclude, "Who is sitting on a high and lofty throne."

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include el, pillar, column, bima, bimah, bema.

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