Torah

/ˈtɔrə/

/ˈtɔrə/

Other forms: Torahs

Definitions of Torah

1. noun

   the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
   synonyms: Laws, Pentateuch

   example of:

   religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing

   writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity
2. 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
   type of:

   roll, scroll

   a document that can be rolled up (as for storage)
3. noun

   the whole body of the Jewish sacred writings and tradition including the oral tradition
   example of:

   religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing

   writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity