Syrians
The foundational scriptures of Judaism.
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The Hebrew Bible, also known as the Tanakh, is the canonical collection of Hebrew scriptures comprising the Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim.
- First mention
- Genesis 25:20
- Key individual called Syrian
- Laban (Genesis 25:20; Genesis 28:5; Genesis 31:20; Genesis 31:24)
- Syrian groups named
- Syrians of Damascus, Zoba, Bethrehob, Maacah, Ishtob (2 Samuel 10:6; 2 Samuel 8:5)
- Syrian king named
- Benhadad king of Syria (1 Kings 20:20)
- Syrian commander named
- Shobach (2 Samuel 10:16; 2 Samuel 10:18)
- Patriarch called Syrian
- Jacob (Deuteronomy 26:5)
Lore & Background
The Hebrew Bible developed during the Second Temple Period. The Masoretic Text, compiled by Jewish scribes and scholars of the early Middle Ages, is the modern form authoritative in Rabbinic Judaism. Other ancient editions include the Septuagint and the Samaritan Pentateuch.
Reader's Guide
The Tanakh includes narratives, prophecy, wisdom literature, and apocalyptic literature. A central theme is monotheism and the covenant between God and Israel.
Did You Know?
- The term Tanakh is an acronym for Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim.
- The Masoretic Text includes small portions in Biblical Aramaic.
- The Septuagint is a Greek translation produced by Hellenized Jews in Alexandria.
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