gemara
Speech parts
1. gemara - Noun
2. Gemara - Proper noun
Meaning
The second part of the Talmud, or the commentary on the Mishna (which forms the first part or text).
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Examples
Compilation of the Gemara While still young, Rav Ashi became the head of the Sura Academy, his great learning being acknowledged by the older teachers.
Each paragraph is printed on its own, and followed by the relevant Gemara discussion.
Gemara main In the three centuries following the redaction of the Mishnah, rabbis in Israel and Babylonia analyzed, debated, and discussed that work.
Gemara means “completion” (from the Hebrew gamar main גמר : "to complete") or "learning" (from the Aramaic : "study").
If a statement appears obvious, the Gemara seeks the logical reason for its necessity.
If a statement is not clear enough, the Gemara seeks to clarify the Mishna's intention.