Mussaf
Mussaf noun: an additional prayer service recited on holy days (Shabbat, Yom Tov, Chol HaMoed, and Rosh Chodesh).
Noun
Mussaf (plural Mussafim)
- An additional prayer service recited on holy days (Shabbat, Yom Tov, Chol HaMoed, and Rosh Chodesh).
- Exemplary in this regard is the thematic centrality of Obad. 1:21 in Jewish liturgy, because it serves as one of the climactic verses in part of the Rosh ha-Shanah Musaf service (known as Malkhuyot), celebrating and proclaiming God's future kingdom or dominion.2001, David L. Lieber, Jules Harlow, Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary, page 222
Forms of Mussaf
| plural | Mussafim |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Musaf |
| alternative form | Musof |
| alternative form | Mussof |
Origin of Mussaf
From Hebrew מוסף (musáf).
Questions about Mussaf
- What does Mussaf mean?
- Mussaf means an additional prayer service recited on holy days (Shabbat, Yom Tov, Chol HaMoed, and Rosh Chodesh).
- What part of speech is Mussaf?
- Mussaf is a noun.
- What is the plural of Mussaf?
- The plural of Mussaf is Mussafim.
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