Masoretic Text

The Masoretic Text is the authoritative Hebrew version of the Jewish Bible, compiled by Jewish scholars called the Masoretes between the 7th and 10th centuries CE. It includes precise vowel markings, punctuation, and annotations to ensure accurate transmission and pronunciation of the Hebrew scriptures. This text forms the basis for most modern translations of the Old Testament used in Jewish and Christian traditions. Essentially, the Masoretic Text is the carefully preserved, standardized Hebrew manuscript that ensures the consistency and integrity of biblical scripture over centuries.