torati
toh-RAH-tee
How to say it
Swahilitoratitoh-RAH-teesoon
Englishthe Torah, the Law of Mosessoon
Frenchla Torah, la Loi de Moïsesoon
Meaning
The first five books of the Bible, given to Moses according to Jewish, Christian and Muslim belief; also the law they contain.
Good to know
Usually written with a capital: Torati. Kumbukumbu la Torati is the Book of Deuteronomy; Zaburi (Psalms) and Injili (Gospel) are the other holy books named with it.
Examples
- Musa alipewa Torati mlimani.Moses was given the Law on the mountain.
- Walimu wa Torati walimuuliza Yesu maswali.The teachers of the Law asked Jesus questions.
- Tunasoma Kumbukumbu la Torati sura ya sita.We are reading Deuteronomy chapter six.
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