Mikra
/ˈmɪkrə/noun
A term referring to the Hebrew Bible or the scriptures of Judaism.
Did you know?In mystical traditions, the act of reading Mikra is seen as a way to align oneself with the divine, unlocking spiritual pathways through sacred language.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
מִקְרָא
“A reading or recitation, particularly of sacred texts.”
1st Century CE
Greek
mikros
“Meaning small or little, indicating the significance of the sacred text despite its size.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
mikrā
“A term adopted to refer to the Hebrew scriptures, emphasizing the act of reading.”
Modern English
English
Mikra
“Adopted from Hebrew to denote the Jewish scriptures.”
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