Syriac

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The sixth beatitude (Matthew 5:8) from an East Syriac Peshitta Bible.
Tuvayhon l'aylên dadkên blebhon: dhenon nehzon l'alâhâ.
'Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.'

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[edit] Pronunciation

• SAMPA: /"sI.ri%{k/, IPA: /'sɪɹiˌæk/

[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek συριακός (suriakós), an adjective pertaining to Συρία (Suría), the Greek name for Aram, and probably based on the name Assyria.

[edit] Proper noun

Syriac (plural Syriacs)

1. An Aramaic language, part of the Semitic language family, specifically:
   • The language of the kingdom of Osroene.
   • The liturgical language of various churches with roots in the Middle East.

[edit] Related terms

• Syria, Syrian, Assyrian, Assyria, Aramaic, Aramaean.

[edit] See also

• Category:Syriac language for words in Syriac

[edit] Translations

[edit] External links

• ISO 639-3 code syr (SIL)

[edit] Noun

Syriac (plural Syriacs)

1. A speaker of the Syriac language (see above).
2. A member of the Syriac Orthodox Church.

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[edit] Adjective

Syriac (not comparable)

1. Of, pertaining to, or being the Syriac language, its speakers, or their culture.