megilloth

[məˈɡɪləθ]

megilloth Definition

• 1. a Hebrew word meaning 'scrolls'
• 2. refers to five books of the Hebrew Bible that are read in synagogues on certain Jewish holidays

Phrases with megilloth

• Book of Esther

  one of the five books of the Megilloth, read on the holiday of Purim

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• Song of Songs

  one of the five books of the Megilloth, read on Passover

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• Book of Ruth

  one of the five books of the Megilloth, read on Shavuot

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Summary: megilloth in Brief

The term 'megilloth' [məˈɡɪləθ] refers to five books of the Hebrew Bible that are read in synagogues on certain Jewish holidays. These include the Book of Esther, Song of Songs, and Book of Ruth, each read on specific holidays such as Purim and Shavuot.