1) study, exposition, midrash, record, story

1a) writings of a didactic nature

1b) midrash-transliteration of the Hebrew word

Root √דרשׁ: דָּרַשׁ vb resort to seek Qal tread resort to frequent (a place,), seek consult inquire of . seek deity in prayer and worship seek require , with idea of demanding, inquire investigate ,(a matter) ask for require demand . seek with application study follow practise . seek with care care for , Niph let oneself be inquired of consulted . only of God be sought out be required , of blood . 162.

מִדְרָשׁ n.[m.] study exposition midrash .