Midrash
/ˈmɪdraʃ
/ /ˈmɪdrʌʃ/noun (plural Midrashim /mɪdraˈʃɪm/ /mɪdrʌˈʃɪm/)
An ancient commentary on part of the Hebrew scriptures, attached to the biblical text. The earliest Midrashim come from the 2nd century ad, although much of their content is older.In a Midrash, the ancient rabbis asked why Eve was created from Adam's side....
- A parallel text in the Midrash is more explicit in relating the cherubs to paganism.
- There are various Midrashim that have the Hebrew letters vigorously competing for attention by calling out to God.
Origin
From Hebrew miḏrāš 'commentary', from dāraš 'expound'.