Masorite (Noun)
Meaning
A scholar who is expert on the Masorah (especially one of the Jewish scribes who contributed to the Masorah).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The renowned masorite spent years studying the intricate vowel points and scribal markings in ancient Hebrew manuscripts.
- As a masorite, Rabbi Jacobson was well-versed in the conventions and symbols used by previous scribes to transmit the text of the Hebrew Bible.
- The great masorite, Jacob ben Chaim, is credited with creating the first authoritative Masoretic Text of the Bible.
- Professor Cohen was known as one of the leading masorites of her time, and her expertise was sought by scholars worldwide.
- A team of skilled masorites collaborated to create a modern, annotated version of the Masorah for Hebrew scholars.