Tanach
Tanach is the alternative spelling of Tanakh.
Meaning of Tanakh
Proper noun
the Tanakh
- The body of Jewish scripture comprising the Torah, the Neviim (prophets) and the Ketuvim (writings); corresponding to the Christian Old Testament (or roughly so, depending on the denomination).
- Meronyms: Torah, Neviim, Ketuvim
- Synonyms:
- Hebrew Bible, Jewish Bible, Bible
Questions about Tanach
- What is Tanach the alternative spelling of?
- Tanach is the alternative spelling of Tanakh.
Words near Tanach in the dictionary
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