rabbinical
/rəˈbɪnɪkəl/
ADJECTIVE
1. Relating to rabbis and their teachings
Of, relating to, or characteristic of rabbis, their religious teachings, interpretations, scholarship, writings, and traditions within Judaism.
1.1. Rabbinic teachings and scholarship
Describes religious teachings, interpretations, commentaries, and scholarly works associated with rabbis and Jewish religious learning.
Synonyms
Examples
- The university offers courses in rabbinical literature and Jewish intellectual history.
- The researchers examined several rabbinical interpretations of the ancient text.
Related Words
- Talmudic
- Mishnaic
- Jewish
- theological
- scholarly
1.2. Jewish religious law and rulings
Describes legal principles, religious rulings, courts, and decisions associated with rabbinical authority and the interpretation of Jewish law.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- secular
- lay
- nonrabbinical
Examples
- The dispute was referred to a rabbinical court for a religious ruling.
- The community followed the rabbinical decision concerning the observance of the holiday.
Related Words
- halachic
- Jewish legal
- ecclesiastical
- religious
- canonical
1.3. Rabbinical education and institutions
Describes educational programs, schools, colleges, and professional institutions that train or prepare individuals for service as rabbis.
Synonyms
- rabbinic
- clerical
Antonyms
- secular
- nonreligious
- lay
Examples
- She enrolled in a rabbinical school to pursue advanced Jewish studies.
- The institution provides rabbinical training for future religious leaders.
Related Words
- theological
- ministerial
- religious
- seminary
- Jewish
1.4. Rabbinical authority and leadership
Describes the official responsibilities, guidance, and leadership exercised by rabbis within Jewish religious communities.
Synonyms
- rabbinic
- clerical
- ministerial
Antonyms
- lay
- secular
- nonclerical
Examples
- The congregation sought rabbinical guidance on the matter.
- The council discussed the responsibilities of rabbinical leadership in modern communities.
Related Words
ADJECTIVE
2. Relating to Rabbinical Hebrew and literature
Pertaining to the Hebrew language, vocabulary, writings, and literary traditions used by rabbis, particularly in post-Biblical Jewish texts.
2.1. Historical Hebrew language
Describes linguistic features, vocabulary, grammar, and expressions found in Hebrew writings produced by rabbis during the post-Biblical period.
Synonyms
Examples
- The manuscript contains vocabulary characteristic of rabbinical Hebrew.
- The linguist compared rabbinical expressions with those found in Biblical Hebrew.
Related Words
- Mishnaic Hebrew
- Late Hebrew
- Biblical Hebrew
- Hebraic
- Talmudic