Torah vs. Bible — What's the Difference?

The Torah is the foundational text of Judaism.

The term "Bible" derives from the Greek word "biblia," meaning "books."

Torah refers to the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

The Bible serves as a guide for faith, practice, and morals for Christians.

Torah encompasses the written law and oral traditions of Judaism.

The Bible is the central religious text of Christianity.

Torah is a guide for moral and spiritual conduct in the Jewish faith.

Bible encompasses scriptures detailing God's interactions with humanity.

The word "Torah" means "instruction" or "teaching" in Hebrew.

Bible verses are often memorized and recited in Christian worship.

Torah (; Hebrew: תּוֹרָה‎, "Instruction", "Teaching" or "Law") has a range of meanings. It can most specifically mean the first five books (Pentateuch or Five Books of Moses) of the Hebrew Bible, namely (in their commonly used names) Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.

The Bible (from Koine Greek τὰ βιβλία, tà biblía, "the books") is a collection of religious texts, writings, or scriptures sacred in Judaism, Samaritanism, Christianity, Islam, Rastafarianism, and many other faiths. It appears in the form of an anthology, a compilation of texts of a variety of forms that are all linked by the belief that they are collectively revelations of God.

The first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures. See Table at Bible.

The sacred book of Christianity, a collection of ancient writings including the books of both the Old Testament and the New Testament.

A scroll of parchment containing the first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures, used in a synagogue during services.

The Hebrew Scriptures, the sacred book of Judaism.

The entire body of religious law and learning including both sacred literature and oral tradition.

A particular copy of a Bible

A law; a precept.

A book or collection of writings constituting the sacred text of a religion.

Divine instruction; revelation.

A book considered authoritative in its field

The Pentateuch or "Law of Moses."

A document containing in-depth details about a movie or television series that writers and production staff consult in order to avoid continuity errors.

The whole body of the Jewish sacred writings and tradition including the oral tradition

(by extension) A comprehensive manual that describes something, or a publication with a loyal readership.

The first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

(nautical) holystone: a piece of sandstone used for scouring wooden decks on ships.

(Judaism) the scroll of parchment on which the first five books of the Hebrew Scripture is written; is used in a synagogue during services

(at certain US universities) A compilation of problems and solutions from previous years of a given course, used by some students to cheat on tests or assignments.

Omasum, the third compartment of the stomach of ruminants

(locksmithing) The upper part of a pin-tumbler lock, containing the driver pins and springs.

A book.

The Book by way of eminence, - that is, the book which is made up of the writings accepted by Christians as of divine origin and authority, whether such writings be in the original language, or translated; the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments; - sometimes in a restricted sense, the Old Testament; as, King James's Bible; Douay Bible; Luther's Bible. Also, the book which is made up of writings similarly accepted by the Jews; as, a rabbinical Bible.

A book containing the sacred writings belonging to any religion; as, the Koran is often called the Mohammedan Bible.

A book with an authoritative exposition of some topic, respected by many who are experts in the field.

The sacred writings of the Christian religions;

A book regarded as authoritative in its field

The Torah refers to the first five books of the Hebrew Bible central to Judaism.

The Bible is the sacred text of Christianity, encompassing both the Old and New Testaments.

Yes, the Torah forms part of the Old Testament in the Christian Bible.

The content is generally the same, though translations and interpretations may vary.

Yes, as the Torah is part of the Old Testament, it is studied by Christians.

The Torah consists of five books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Traditional belief is that Moses wrote the Torah under divine inspiration.

While "Bible" primarily refers to the Christian scriptures, it can colloquially mean any authoritative book.

The Christian Bible typically has 66 books, 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.

The Torah contains the laws, narratives, and teachings foundational to Jewish beliefs and practices.

The Bible was written by multiple authors over centuries, inspired by God.

Yes, the Ten Commandments in the Torah appear in the Bible's Old Testament.

The Bible provides the teachings, history, and prophecies foundational to Christian beliefs and practices.

The Torah is read during Jewish worship services, especially on the Sabbath and holidays.

They contain the same books, but the arrangement and some interpretations might differ.