masorete
/ˈmæsəˌrit/
noun
- A Jewish scholar who was part of the group that preserved and transmitted the Hebrew Bible with careful notes on its text, pronunciation, and spelling.
- A Masorete would carefully copy each letter of the Bible and add vowel marks.
- The Masoretes worked for centuries to ensure the accuracy of the Hebrew Scriptures.
- Modern translations of the Old Testament rely on the work of the Masoretes.
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