Torah Shebichtav
Pronunciations
| Torah Shebichtav | (TAW-ruh sheh-beech-TAHV) | listen |
Definitions
n. The written Torah (in contrast with the Torah shebe'al peh).
Example Sentences
"The one thing I know about the topic is that Torah Shebichtav counts as learning whether or not you understand it, but for Torah Sheb’al peh, you have to understand it." (source)
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
Etymology
תּוֹרָה שֶׁבִּכְתָב
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
- North America
- None
Who Uses This
Regions
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Alternative Spellings
Torah Shebichsav
Notes
See also Written Law.
Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.
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