Midrash

MIDRASH mid'-rash (midhrash):

The Hebrew word corresponding to the King James Version "story" and the Revised Version (British and American) "commentary" in 2 Chronicles 13:22; 24:27. A midrash is properly a story developed for purposes of edification.

See COMMENTARY.

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Bibliography Information

Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'MIDRASH'".  "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia".  1915.