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targum

Pronunciation: [ˈtɑrɡʊm]

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Learn how to use targum in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “religion”

(noun) a translation of the Hebrew Bible into Aramaic. These translations were used by people who spoke Aramaic to help them understand the Hebrew Bible better.

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The ancient targum made it easier for people to understand the stories of the Bible.

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Not everyone found the targum helpful; some preferred reading the original Hebrew text.

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Do you know what a targum is and why it was important?

Context: “language”

(noun) the specific Aramaic translation of the Torah, which is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. This version helps those who speak Aramaic connect with their religious texts.

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The targum of the Torah has many interesting explanations of the original words.

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The modern translations can often differ from the targum, which some people find confusing.

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Why is the targum of the Torah significant for Aramaic speakers?

How to pronounce targum

Pronunciation: [ˈtɑrɡʊm]

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