“Tora” or “Torah”

Overview

tora / torah are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

tora: NA

torah: (noun) the whole body of the Jewish sacred writings and tradition including the oral tradition. (noun) the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit. (noun) (Judaism) the scroll of parchment on which the first five books of the Hebrew Scripture is written; is used in a synagogue during services.

Pronunciation

tora: NA

torah: t·AO·r·ah

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