How Do You Spell TARGUMS?

Pronunciation: [tˈɑːɡəmz] (IPA)

The word "Targums" refers to Aramaic translations of the Hebrew Bible. The IPA phonetic transcription for Targums is /ˈtɑːɡəmz/. The first syllable is stressed and pronounced with an open back unrounded vowel "ɑː". The "g" is pronounced as a voiced velar stop and the "u" is pronounced as a high back unrounded vowel "ʊ" followed by the "m" which is pronounced as a bilabial nasal. The final "s" is pronounced as an unvoiced alveolar sibilant "s".

TARGUMS Meaning and Definition

1. Targums are ancient Aramaic translations or paraphrases of the Hebrew Scriptures or Tanakh. These translations emerged within the Jewish oral tradition and were used as aids to understand the Hebrew text during public readings or study sessions. The term "Targums" means "translations" or "interpretations" in Aramaic and is used specifically in reference to the Aramaic translations of the Hebrew Bible.

   Targums were developed between the first and seventh centuries CE and were typically written in a verse-by-verse format, explaining the Hebrew text in a language that the common people could understand. They often incorporated additional explanatory material, expanded narratives, and interpretive comments. While the intent of the Targums was to provide a clearer understanding of the original Hebrew text, they also reflected the evolving beliefs and cultural influences of the time.

   These translations played a significant role in maintaining and transmitting Jewish religious traditions and beliefs, particularly during periods of diaspora and the dispersion of Jewish communities. The Targums were highly regarded and frequently cited by both Jewish scholars and early Christian writers.

   Today, scholars study Targums to gain insight into the historical, linguistic, and cultural aspects of ancient Judaism. They provide valuable information about the interpretation and understanding of Hebrew Scriptures and shed light on the development of Jewish thought and theology throughout the centuries.

Common Misspellings for TARGUMS

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Etymology of TARGUMS

The word "Targums" is derived from the Aramaic word "targum", which means "translation" or "interpretation". The term specifically refers to the Aramaic paraphrases or translations of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). These Targums were primarily used as a means of explaining and interpreting the Hebrew text to the wider audience who understood Aramaic. Over time, the term "Targums" came to refer to the entire body of Aramaic translations of the Bible.