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Ketubim

Ketubim

9.9
The third section of the Hebrew Bible containing books like Psalms and Proverbs
  • noun
  • /kəˈtuːbɪm/
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  • The book of Psalms is included in the Ketubim section of the Hebrew Bible.

Examples

  • Scholars often study the Ketubim to understand the historical context of ancient Israel.

  • During their studies, students compared the laws found in the Torah with the wisdom literature of the Ketubim.

  • The Ketubim includes many poetic writings.

  • Many scholars study the Ketubim for its wisdom.

  • The book of Psalms is included in the Ketubim section of the Hebrew Bible.

  • During their studies, students compared the laws found in the Torah with the wisdom literature of the Ketubim.

  • Scholars often study the Ketubim to understand the historical context of ancient Israel.

Synonyms

Ketuvim
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  • Specialized
9.9

The third part of the Hebrew Bible that contains poems, wise sayings, and stories

is the same section but described as poetic wisdom and historical books
Writings
vsKetubim
7.9

The third main part of the Hebrew Bible containing books like Psalms and Proverbs

is the identical Hebrew section often called by its Hebrew name
Hagiographa
vsKetubim
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of books in the Hebrew Bible like Psalms and Proverbs

is the same canonical section but named in more technical terms

Surface Forms

Ketubim singular
Ketubims plural

Etymology

Ketubim comes from the Hebrew root k-t-b, which means 'to write', and from the Hebrew word ketav meaning 'writing', and it is also related to Arabic kitab meaning 'book'. So Ketubim literally means 'writings', which is why it names the third section of the Hebrew Scriptures, a collection of written books like Psalms and Proverbs.