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Korahitic

Korahitic

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Relating to the family of Korah in the Bible, especially their songs and traditions
  • adjective
  • Specialized
: korahita
  • Some biblical songs are classified as Korahitic because of their attributed authorship.

Examples

  • Scholars debated the origins of the Korahitic traditions in ancient Israel.

  • The choir performed a Korahitic psalm during the special service.

  • The Korahitic traditions are rich in musical heritage.

  • Many scholars study Korahitic texts in their research.

  • The choir performed a Korahitic psalm during the special service.

  • Scholars debated the origins of the Korahitic traditions in ancient Israel.

  • Some biblical songs are classified as Korahitic because of their attributed authorship.

Surface Forms

Korahitic positive

Morphology

Korahitic = Korahite (semi-transparent) = Korah + ite + ic

Formed regularly from the noun 'Korahite' by adding the adjectival suffix '-ic', a standard and predictable derivation.

Etymology

Korahitic comes from the Bible name Korah and the family name Korahite, who are linked to several Psalms. So Korahitic means 'of or related to Korah' and is used for songs, traditions, or writings from that group.