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Midrash in Judaism refers to methods of interpretation or exegesis. Midrashic exegesis is intended to derive a deeper meaning from a text.

A miktamA miktam is a valued object made of gold, or something containing a special teaching. Six Psalms in the psalter are introduced as a…

Mina is an ancient unit of weight and value. In older versions of the Bible (particularly the King James Version) mina is translated as “pound.”

The Mosaic lawThe Mosaic law is another term for the Torah or the first five books of the Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.…

A mysteryA mystery is something secret, hidden and not perceived by ordinary means.  In the book of Daniel a significant mystery is revealed through divine…

NardNard is a precious ointment, perfume, or medicine. In Mark 14 a woman pours this very costly substance on Jesus’ head while he was at…

Nebo is a mountain in Jordan. It is known as the promontory from which Moses, at the end of the book of Deuteronomy, observed but…