Masoret
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /məˈzɔːɹɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Masoret is a noun meaning An unwritten tradition orally passed down as law by the Hebrews.
Meaning
An unwritten tradition orally passed down as law by the Hebrews.
Example Sentences
From the above, it would seem that Rabban Gamliel had a different masoret from R' Yehoshua, one that was a very well-kept secret.
“The Sadducees say that there is a tradition (masoret) in the hands of the Pharisees to afflict themselves,” according to 'Abot R. Nat. A (end chap. 12).
The rough correspondence between these concepts and “native” Jewish ideas such as masoret (authoritative tradition) and galut (exile) further helps to explain their enduring status in the field.
Word Forms
- masorets
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include massoret, halacha, minhag, takkanah, mitzva, mesirah.
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