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agada

|a-ga-da|

/əˈɡɑːdə/

Jewish narrative texts

Etymology

Etymology Information

'agada' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'aggadah', where 'haggadah' meant 'telling' or 'narrative'.

Historical Evolution

'aggadah' transformed into the modern English word 'agada' through transliteration.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'telling' or 'narrative', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a collection of Jewish texts'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a collection of Jewish texts that include folklore, historical anecdotes, moral exhortations, and practical advice in the Talmud and Midrash.

The rabbi shared an agada from the Talmud during the sermon.

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