Strong's Hebrew: 4097. מִדְרַשׁ (midrash) -- Study, inquiry, exposition
Strong's Lexicon
midrash: Study, inquiry, exposition
Original Word: מִדְרָשׁ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: midrash
Pronunciation: mid-rawsh'
Phonetic Spelling: (mid-rawsh')
Definition: Study, inquiry, exposition
Meaning: an investigation, a treatise, elaborate compilation
Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּרַשׁ (darash), meaning "to seek," "to inquire," or "to study."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent to "midrash," the concept of interpretation and exposition can be related to Greek terms such as ἐξήγησις (exegesis) and ἑρμηνεία (hermeneia), which involve explanation and interpretation of texts.
Usage: The term "midrash" refers to a form of Jewish literature that seeks to explain, interpret, or expand upon the narratives and laws found in the Hebrew Scriptures. It involves a process of seeking deeper understanding and application of the biblical text. In the Bible, "midrash" is used to denote a written account or commentary that explores the meaning of Scripture.
Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish tradition, midrashim (plural of midrash) are a significant part of rabbinic literature. They were developed as a means to explore the ethical, legal, and theological dimensions of the Torah. The practice of midrash became a way for Jewish scholars to engage with the text, ensuring its relevance and application to contemporary life. This tradition of interpretation has been influential in shaping Jewish thought and practice throughout history.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from darash
Definition
study, exposition, midrash
NASB Translation
treatise (2).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מִדְרָשׁ] noun [masculine] study, exposition, midrash, only construct מִדְרַשׁ (late; common in Late Hebrew, in sense of imaginative exposition or didactic story) — מִדְרַשׁ סֵפֶר הַמְּלָכִים midrash of the book of Kings2Chronicles 24:27; מִדְרַשׁ הַנָּבִיא עִדּוֺ midrash of the prophet Iddo2Chronicles 13:22. These were probably of a didactic character, compare DrIntr 497.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
story
From darash; properly, an investigation, i.e. (by implication) a treatise or elaborate compilation -- story.
see HEBREW darash
Forms and Transliterations
בְּמִדְרַ֖שׁ במדרש מִדְרַ֖שׁ מדרש bə·miḏ·raš bəmiḏraš bemidRash miḏ·raš miḏraš midRash
Links
Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts