תּוֹרָה: torah (H8451), a Hebrew word meaning "a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch"
torah
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The word "תּוֹרָה" (tôwrâh) primarily refers to a set of instructions, laws, or commandments, particularly those found in the Decalogue (Ten Commandments) or the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible). It originates from a root meaning "to teach" or "to direct." In practical use, it signifies authoritative guidance or legal principles.
instruction; teaching, direction, law
Its core semantic range includes: law..
- the Law, the body of revealed teaching
- a statute, ordinance, or precept
- a custom or manner of life (as taught tradition)
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תּוֹרָה
Pronunciationtorah
H8451
a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
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