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Definition of talmud

talmud

/ˈtɑːl.mʊd/
tal · mud
Adverb:Talmudically
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Plural:Talmuds
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Adjective:Talmudic
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• noun

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The central text of Rabbinic Judaism and the primary source of Jewish religious law and theology, consisting of the Mishnah and the Gemara, compiled in two versions (the Babylonian and the Jerusalem).

Example

"Rabbinical students spend years debating the intricate legal and ethical commentaries preserved in the Talmud."

Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the sacred Jewish text without qualification, "the Talmud" almost always denotes the more comprehensive Babylonian Talmud (Talmud Bavli) rather than the earlier Jerusalem Talmud (Talmud Yerushalmi).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Hebrew talmūdh, meaning 'instruction' or 'learning', derived from the verb lāmadh ('to learn' or 'to study').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Talmud. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/talmud
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