Targum Jonathan - Definition

Targum Jonathan (ben Uzziel) (תרגום יונתן בן עוזיאל) is the official eastern (Babylonian) targum to the Nevi'im. Its early origins, however, are western (Land of Israel).

In talmudic times (and to this day in Yemenite Jewish communities) Targum Jonathan was read as a verse-by-verse translation alternatively with the Hebrew verses of the haftarah in the synagogue.

The Talmud states that "a persion should complete his portions of scripture along with the community, reading the scripture twice and the targum once." This passage may be taken to refer to Targum Jonathan (as well as to Targum Onkelos).

See also:

Targum, Targum Onkelos, Targum Pseudo-Jonathan

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