Torah & Tanakh Search
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About the Torah & Tanakh
The Torah (תּוֹרָה, "teaching") is the foundation of Jewish scripture — the five books of Moses containing the divine commandments, narratives of creation, the Exodus, and the covenant between God and Israel. Together with the Nevi'im (Prophets) and Ketuvim (Writings), it forms the Tanakh — the complete Hebrew Bible.
📜 The Five Books of Torah
Bereishit (Genesis) — Creation, the Patriarchs, and the covenant with Abraham. Shemot (Exodus) — The Exodus from Egypt, the Ten Commandments, and Sinai. Vayikra (Leviticus) — Priestly laws and holiness codes. Bamidbar (Numbers) — The wilderness journey. Devarim (Deuteronomy) — Moses's final speeches and review of the law.
📖 Searching the Tanakh
Use this tool to search across all 39 books — from Genesis to Chronicles. Results include the original Hebrew text alongside English translation sourced from the Sefaria open database. Try keywords like covenant, Shabbat, redemption, or names like Abraham, Moses, or David.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shema?
The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4) is the most central verse in Judaism: "Shema Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Echad" — "Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One." It is recited twice daily and at the end of life.
How many commandments are in the Torah?
There are 613 mitzvot (commandments) in the Torah — 248 positive commandments and 365 prohibitions, as enumerated by Maimonides in his Sefer HaMitzvot.