Masorite

9.9

A Jewish scholar who carefully copies and preserves the Hebrew Bible

noun
/ˈmæsəraɪt/

Specialized

: masorita

The Masorite scholars played a crucial role in standardizing the Hebrew Bible.

Examples

Every Masorite was meticulous about copying the sacred texts without error.
In her research, she cited the work of a renowned Masorite from the tenth century.
The Masorite tradition has significantly influenced Jewish scholarship.
Many Masorites dedicated their lives to preserving ancient texts.
The Masorite scholars played a crucial role in standardizing the Hebrew Bible.
In her research, she cited the work of a renowned Masorite from the tenth century.
Many Masorites dedicated their lives to preserving ancient texts.

Synonyms

Masorete

vsMasorite

Specialized

1 9.9

A Jewish scholar from the 6th to 10th centuries who wrote notes to keep the Hebrew Bible accurate

is the general expert term not restricted to a specific historical period

Massorete

vsMasorite

Specialized

9.9

A Jewish scholar who copies and marks the Hebrew Bible to keep its correct text

is a specialist expert focused on compiling and preserving those readings

How Scholarly

authority

101 4.2

Masorite

Specialized

9.9

scholar

290 4.1

scribe

25 6.2

student

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Masorite singular

Masorites plural

Etymology

Masorite comes from the Hebrew masorah, meaning 'tradition' or 'what is handed down'. A Masorite was a careful scribe who copied and checked the Hebrew Bible to keep the text exact, so the name fits their job of preserving the sacred tradition.