mekilta

/mɛˈkiɪtə/

Definitions

1. noun

The Mekilta, also known as Mekhilta, is a Jewish midrash on the Torah, attributed to Rabbi Ishmael, with commentary on the book of Exodus.

“The scholar studied the Mekilta as part of his research on ancient Jewish texts.”

Synonyms

  • commentary
  • midrash

Antonyms

  • exegesis
  • hermeneutics