Etymology
Roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic
HebrewScripture
Torahtorah — biblical meaning
תּוֹרָה (torah)
Transliteration
torah
Pronunciation
to-RAH
MEANING
Instruction; law; teaching
ROOT
ירה (yarah)
ETYMOLOGY
From yarah, 'to point out or teach.' More than law, it is a father's loving instruction; it refers to Moses' five books.
BIBLICAL USE
The first five books of the Bible (Pentateuch), and more broadly all divine instruction.
RELATED VERSES
Deuteronomy 31:9Psalm 1:2Psalm 119:97
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