CategoryBackground / Jewish Tradition Study Term
Modern Equivalentrabbinic Jewish teaching collection.
KJV Word TypeJewish tradition / historical study term
DefinitionA central text of Rabbinic Judaism, consisting of the Mishnah (oral law) and Gemara (rabbinic discussions). It is not part of the Bible but is highly influential in Jewish tradition.
Key Verses"Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye." (Mark 7:13)
KJV Usage Note“Talmud” is not a KJV Bible word; it is included as a background term for later rabbinic Jewish tradition and interpretation.
Common MisunderstandingIt is not part of the biblical canon; it is a later collection of rabbinic teaching and discussion.
EtymologyFrom Hebrew talmud ("study, learning").