Torah Commentary: The History Of Targum Onkelos

Rabbi Yaron Reuven discusses the history of Targum Onkelos, the ancient custom of reading with a Meturgeman, and the importance of learning Torah commentary to understand difficult words and passages. Rabbi Reuven also covers the difference between commentaries like Rashi and Targum Onkelos, and how some very simple words in Scriptural Hebrew have the complete opposite meaning depending on the context of the verse. Full Shiur: Stump The Rabbi 72 - https://youtu.be/RxCdX73g160 Want to support our KIRUV work? Please partner with us to help Am Yisrael keep Shabbat and more! https://www.beezrathashem.org/donate Rabbi Yaron Reuven's short Torah Clips channel – Please Share The Video To Help Others Do TeShuva. AI RABBI by BeEzrat HaShem Inc. https://www.AIRabbi.org Answers To Jewish Torah Life Questions In 30 Languages. Discover Jewish Wisdom at Your Fingertips, Rabbi Reuven's AI Rabbi offers wisdom and guidance in multiple languages, drawing from trusted, reliable sources. #Torah #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Onkelos vs Rashi 03:57 Why learning with commentary is important 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:00:03 The Role of the Meturgeman 00:00:31 Targum Onkelos: Not Written by Onkelos 00:01:01 Targum vs. Rashi Commentary 00:01:26 Understanding Torah Language 00:01:52 Literal Translation of the Torah 00:02:22 God's Speech in the Torah 00:02:48 Torah Lisan and Targum's Purpose 00:03:12 Traditions of Reading the Torah 00:03:42 Clean Language in the Torah 00:04:36 Examples of Clean Language in Torah 00:05:06 Avoiding Direct Language 00:05:44 Gemara's Approach 00:06:42 Targum's Translation 00:07:06 Requesting Text for Review