Hebrews

noun

He·​brews ˈhē-(ˌ)brüz 

plural in form but singular in construction

: a theological treatise addressed to early Christians and included as a book in the New Testament see Bible Table

Examples of Hebrews in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Passover is a holiday in the Jewish faith celebrating the ancient Hebrews' exodus from slavery out of Egypt. — Seth Jacobson, The Providence Journal, 20 Mar. 2026

During a Seder, people gather to eat Passover foods that symbolize various aspects of the ancient Hebrews’ Exodus from Egypt. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026

This herb is supposed to signify the hard toiling the Hebrews had to endure under Pharaoh. — Seth Jacobson, wickedlocal.com, 19 Feb. 2026

Warned by her uncle Mordechai, Esther told the king that Haman, the royal vizier, wanted to hang all the Hebrews. — Judith Levy, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026

Taming of the Ewe or a Curious George (chocolate and banana) latte at Hubcap Coffee (made with Hebrews Coffee roasted in nearby Hokes Bluff). — Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025

The mistaken notion that Egypt’s great monuments were built by slaves largely stems from ancient authors and the biblical account of the Hebrews. — Charles Vanthournout, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025

The Hebrews began their many wanderings when Abraham departed Ur of the Chaldeans to follow the voice of God. — The Editors, National Review, 4 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Hebrews

noun

He·​brews ˈhē-(ˌ)brüz 

: a theological treatise addressed to early Christians and included as a book in the New Testament see bible