Masorete
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A Jewish scholar from the 6th to 10th centuries who wrote notes to keep the Hebrew Bible accurate
- noun
- /ˈmæsəˌriːt/
- Specialized
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masorita
- It is perhaps possible to explain the duplication of the catchword by the closeness of the two verses, which led the Masorete to give catchwords for both verses.
Examples
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The Masorete ensured that the ancient texts were accurately transcribed for future generations.
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As a Masorete, he dedicated his life to preserving the integrity of the Hebrew Scriptures.
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Every Masorete played a crucial role in annotating the biblical texts with precise notes.
Synonyms
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A Jewish scholar who carefully copies and preserves the Hebrew Bible
focuses on scholars active in the 6th to 10th centuries rather than any period
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A Jewish scholar who copies and marks the Hebrew Bible to keep its correct text
focuses on development and preservation across centuries rather than just reading
How Scholarly
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Masorete comes from the Hebrew word Masorah, meaning 'tradition' or 'what is handed down'. Masoretes were the scholars who carefully wrote and kept the traditional notes and marks on the Hebrew Bible, so the name fits their job of preserving the correct text.