the Torah

noun

: the wisdom and law contained in Jewish sacred writings and oral tradition

: the first five books of the Jewish Bible that are used in a synagogue for religious services

Examples of the Torah in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As a religious name, Aaron has appeared in the Quran, Bible, and the Torah. —

Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Parents, 30 July 2024 The Ezra of the Bible was a Jewish priest who helped reintroduce the Torah to the Jewish people who escaped captivity in Babylon. —

wendy Wisner, Parents, 25 July 2024 After the short distance, as per tradition, the procession and the crowd arrived to be greeted by three men holding the Torah scrolls from the prayer group that meets in the Baka Community Center. —

Sharon Altshul, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2024 Ultra-Orthodox Jews, or Haredi, have traditionally been exempt from military service so as to be able to study the Torah. —

Lauren Izso, CNN, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Torah

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