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'''Targum''' is the [[Aramaic]] word for "interpretation" or "paraphrase". It forms part of the [[Jewish]] traditional literature and dates back to the time of the second temple. As paraphrases they are not considered to be completely accurate translations of the original [[Hebrew]] text. They do, however, provide background to the Hebrew text and can assist in accurately translating difficult passages. | '''Targum''' is the [[Aramaic]] word for "interpretation" or "paraphrase". It forms part of the [[Jewish]] traditional literature and dates back to the time of the second temple. As paraphrases they are not considered to be completely accurate translations of the original [[Hebrew]] text. They do, however, provide background to the Hebrew text and can assist in accurately translating difficult passages. | ||
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Revision as of 21:37, March 21, 2008
Targum is the Aramaic word for "interpretation" or "paraphrase". It forms part of the Jewish traditional literature and dates back to the time of the second temple. As paraphrases they are not considered to be completely accurate translations of the original Hebrew text. They do, however, provide background to the Hebrew text and can assist in accurately translating difficult passages.