sifrei kodesh

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Pronunciations

sifrei kodesh (see-FREY KOH-dehsh) listen

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Definitions

  • n. Holy books.

Example Sentences

  • "The ceiling collapsed, the windows shattered, and spotlights fell—but Baruch Hashem, the Sifrei Kodesh on the shelves are standing in straight rows." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • סִפְרֵי קֹדֶשׁ

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

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      • None

Notes

  • Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.


    singular: 'sefer kodesh'

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