Bible Dictionary
Syriac
Syriac is a form of Aramaic used in the ancient Near East. Several Aramaic expressions occur in the New Testament, and an early Syriac translation of much of the Bible became known as the Peshitta.
Biblical Usage
Several New Testament expressions are Syriac or Aramaic, including “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani,” “Raca,” “Ephphatha,” and “Maran-atha.”
Scripture References