Ketubim is a Hebrew word meaning "writings" and refers to the third section of the Tanakh or the Hebrew Bible. This section includes 11 books written in Hebrew and Aramaic. The Ketubim include several synonyms, such as Hagiographa, which means "holy writings." This term emphasizes the sacred nature of the books in this section. Another synonym is the "third division" because Ketubim is the third and final section of the Tanakh. Additionally, these books are sometimes called the "writings of the sages" because they contain wisdom literature and the teachings of Jewish scholars. Other synonyms include Scriptures, sacred writings, and canonical texts.