Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

maaseh rav

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: maase-h rav
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An anecdote about a decision made by a major rabbi or other 'canonical' figure adduced as precedent in halakhic debate.

Example Sentences

"There are a number of contemporary rabbis who opposed the extradition of a wanted Jewish criminal overseas […] However, these distinguished rabbis do not have the power to push aside the precedents from the bible which are ma'aseh rav."

Questions

What does maaseh rav mean?: An anecdote about a decision made by a major rabbi or other 'canonical' figure adduced as precedent in halakhic debate.

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