Hebrews

American  

[hee-brooz] / ˈhi bruz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a book of the New Testament. Heb.

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Hebrews British  

/ ˈhiːbruːz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) a book of the New Testament

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Hebrews Cultural  

1. The descendants of Abraham and Isaac, especially the descendants of Isaac's son Jacob; the Israelites.

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Example Sentences

I thought of Hebrews 13:2: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Tuesday is the first full day of Passover, the weeklong Jewish commemoration of the deliverance of the ancient Hebrews from slavery in Egypt.

From Seattle Times

Yet the Hebrew Bible shows that Hebrews were as terrified of existential uprootedness as Blaise Pascal or any Christian king.

From Salon

Dozens of young Black Hebrews serve in the Israeli military, and many work for Teva Deli, a vegan food manufacturer.

From Seattle Times

During that Cannon’s Class episode, the performer called Black people “the true Hebrews” and discussed antisemitic conspiracy theories with Griffin, who was kicked out of Public Enemy in 1989 over anti-Jewish remarks.

From Los Angeles Times