Strong's Lexicon midrash: Study, inquiry, exposition Original Word: מִדְרָשׁ Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּרַשׁ (darash), meaning "to seek," "to inquire," or "to study." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent to "midrash," the concept of interpretation and exposition can be related to Greek terms such as ἐξήγησις (exegesis) and ἑρμηνεία (hermeneia), which involve explanation and interpretation of texts. Usage: The term "midrash" refers to a form of Jewish literature that seeks to explain, interpret, or expand upon the narratives and laws found in the Hebrew Scriptures. It involves a process of seeking deeper understanding and application of the biblical text. In the Bible, "midrash" is used to denote a written account or commentary that explores the meaning of Scripture. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish tradition, midrashim (plural of midrash) are a significant part of rabbinic literature. They were developed as a means to explore the ethical, legal, and theological dimensions of the Torah. The practice of midrash became a way for Jewish scholars to engage with the text, ensuring its relevance and application to contemporary life. This tradition of interpretation has been influential in shaping Jewish thought and practice throughout history. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom darash Definition study, exposition, midrash NASB Translation treatise (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִדְרָשׁ] noun [masculine] study, exposition, midrash, only construct מִדְרַשׁ (late; common in Late Hebrew, in sense of imaginative exposition or didactic story) — מִדְרַשׁ סֵפֶר הַמְּלָכִים midrash of the book of Kings2Chronicles 24:27; מִדְרַשׁ הַנָּבִיא עִדּוֺ midrash of the prophet Iddo2Chronicles 13:22. These were probably of a didactic character, compare DrIntr 497. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance story From darash; properly, an investigation, i.e. (by implication) a treatise or elaborate compilation -- story. see HEBREW darash Forms and Transliterations בְּמִדְרַ֖שׁ במדרש מִדְרַ֖שׁ מדרש bə·miḏ·raš bəmiḏraš bemidRash miḏ·raš miḏraš midRashLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 13:22 HEB: וּדְבָרָ֑יו כְּתוּבִ֕ים בְּמִדְרַ֖שׁ הַנָּבִ֥יא עִדּֽוֹ׃ NAS: are written in the treatise of the prophet KJV: [are] written in the story of the prophet INT: and his words are written the treatise of the prophet Iddo 2 Chronicles 24:27 2 Occurrences |
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