Hebrews

noun

He·​brews ˈhē-(ˌ)brüz How to pronounce Hebrews (audio)
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

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The section uses a picture of George Washington’s Bible then tells the story of Moses leading Hebrews out of Egypt. Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 29 May 2024 The start of this year's Jewish holiday of Passover, which marks the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt, coincided with intensifying calls against Israel's war in Gaza on college campuses. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2024 Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in Egypt, according to britannica.com. Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024 The children would stay up until midnight as their parents regaled them with stories about the ancient Hebrews, and the family would conclude by praying for peace and freedom. The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024 Passover is a holiday in the Jewish faith celebrating the ancient Hebrews' exodus from slavery out of Egypt. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 19 Apr. 2024 Bradford is the owner of Hebrews 11:1 coffee shop, which is in Hope and Nashville. Michael R. Wickline, arkansasonline.com, 2 Apr. 2024 Not since antiquity had Jews felt so secure: the Bible records that the ancient Hebrews needed seven days to conquer Jericho. Uri Kaufman, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2023 The star point guard had repeatedly promoted a film, Hebrews to Negroes, that peddled ugly nonsense about Jews worshiping Satan. Tim Dickinson, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2023

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Hebrews was in the 14th century

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“Hebrews.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hebrews. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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Hebrews

noun
He·​brews ˈhē-(ˌ)brüz How to pronounce Hebrews (audio)
: a theological treatise addressed to early Christians and included as a book in the New Testament see bible
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