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The meaning of מִדְרָשׁ

Understanding midrâsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

story. - properly, an investigation, i.e. (by implication) a treatise or elaborate compilation 1) study, exposition, mid...

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מִדְרָשׁ

Phoneticmid-rawsh'
Transliterationmidrâsh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

story. - properly, an investigation, i.e. (by implication) a treatise or elaborate compilation 1) study, exposition, midrash, record, story 1a) writings of a didactic nature 1b) midrash-transliteration of the Hebrew word

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
2 Chronicles 13:22

And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the story of the prophet Iddo.

Word: מִדְרָשׁ (midrâsh)
2 Chronicles 24:27

Now concerning his sons, and the greatness of the burdens laid upon him, and the repairing of the house of God, behold, they are written in the story of the book of the kings. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.

Word: מִדְרָשׁ (midrâsh)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
2 Chronicles
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