How to Pronounce "midrash"
word
ˈmɪdˌrɑʃ
MID-rahsh
mˈɪdɹæʃ
MID-rash
Definition
A 'midrash' is an ancient Jewish commentary, story, or interpretation that explains or explores the Hebrew Bible or Jewish law.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪdˌrɑʃ
British English
mˈɪdɹæʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MID-rahsh
UK
MID-rash
Listen in Context
A midrash tells a story to explain a part of the Bible.
The rabbi studied a famous midrash during class.
I read a midrash about Noah’s Ark.
People often look to the midrash for deeper meaning in the biblical stories.