Haftarahs

/hɑːfˈtɑːrəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of haftarah using the English plural form; multiple prophetic readings from Jewish religious tradition.

Etymology

From haftarah plus English plural -s, though Hebrew also has plural forms (haftarot, haftaroth).

Kelly Says

When Hebrew words enter English, they often get Anglicized plurals (-s) alongside their traditional Hebrew plurals (-ot/-oth), which is why you see both 'haftarahs' and 'haftarot' in English texts.

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