Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
biblical-aramaic
Noun
/ˌbɪb.lɪ.kəl ˌɑːrəˈmeɪ.ɪk/
Definition
Biblical Aramaic is a dialect of Aramaic that was used in the biblical texts, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra.
Examples
- The Book of Daniel contains several chapters written in Biblical Aramaic.
- Biblical Aramaic provides insight into the linguistic and cultural context of the time.
Meaning
A form of the Aramaic language that is found in certain parts of the Hebrew Bible.
Synonyms
- Aramaic
- Judeo-Aramaic
