MISHNA

Mishna, Mishnah

(noun) the first part of the Talmud; a collection of early oral interpretations of the scriptures that was compiled about AD 200

MISHNAH

Mishna, Mishnah

(noun) the first part of the Talmud; a collection of early oral interpretations of the scriptures that was compiled about AD 200

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Mish"na, n. Etym: [NHeb. mishnah, i. e., repetition, doubling, explanation (of the divine law), fr. Heb. shanah to change, to repeat.]

Definition: A collection or digest of Jewish traditions and explanations of Scripture, forming the text of the Talmud. [Written also Mischna.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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