Torah Definition & Meaning

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

"Torah" in song lyrics

See how torah is used in real songs:

  • "Wanna know you, like the man and woman in the Torah"
    Apathy f/ Diabolic, Eternia — Dear Lord
  • "ON detourne la Torah"
    Assassin and Poor Righteous Teachers — Wake Up! (Reveillez-Vous !)
  • "My aura of majestic, quiet, truth like a Torah"
    Babyface Fensta — Nobody Does it Better

Usage tips for "torah"

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