Hebrews Meaning in English

word · lemma: hebrew

US

ˈhibɹuz

HEE-brooz

UK

ˈhiːbruːz

HEE-brooz

Definition

The term 'Hebrews' refers to an ancient group of people who are ancestors of the Jewish people. It also refers to the title of a book in the New Testament of the Bible.

Usage & Nuances

'Hebrews' commonly refers to the ancient people, but can also specifically mean the Book of Hebrews in the Christian Bible. In historical texts, it refers to early Jewish ancestors. It is always capitalized. Not to be confused with 'Hebrew' (the language).

• Spanish: hebreos
• Portuguese (BR): hebreus
• Portuguese (PT): hebreus
• Chinese (Simplified): 希伯来人
• Chinese (Traditional): 希伯來人
• Hindi: हिब्रू
• Arabic: العبرانيون
• Bengali: হিব্রু জাতি - হিব্রুদের পরিচিতি (বাইবেলের গ্রন্থ)
• Russian: евреи - Послание к евреям (библейская книга)
• Japanese: ヘブライ人 - ヘブライ人への手紙（聖書の書名）
• Vietnamese: người Do Thái cổ đại - Sách Hê-bơ-rơ (Kinh Thánh)
• Korean: 히브리인 - 히브리서(성경의 책)
• Turkish: İbraniler - İbraniler Kitabı (İncil)
• Urdu: عبرانی (قوم) - عبرانیوں (انجیل کی کتاب)
• Indonesian: Orang Ibrani - Kitab Ibrani (Alkitab)

Example Sentences

The Hebrews lived in ancient times near the Middle East.

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Many stories in the Bible are about the Hebrews and their journey.

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Jews today are descendants of the ancient Hebrews.

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Have you ever read the Book of Hebrews in the New Testament?

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Historians believe the Hebrews were among the first to practice monotheism.

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The traditions of the Hebrews still influence cultures around the world today.

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