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miqra

noun
miq·ra
variants: or less commonly mikra \ˈmikrə \
plural -s

Definition of miqra 

1 : the Hebrew text of the Bible

2 : a liturgical reading of the miqra

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History and Etymology for miqra

Hebrew miqrā'

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