midrash

מדרש‎

midrash- A Hebrew word meaning "searched out".  When "midrashing" or "searching out" a matter in Scripture two or more individuals are "drashing" (searching out) the matter.  "The Midrash" refers to Rabbinic literature dealing with matters that have been "searched out" and recorded. From Strongs #1875.  Pronounced MEE drah sh.  Plural "midrashim".