children of Israel
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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When Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock invoked “the poor children of Israel and the poor children of Gaza … Israelis and Palestinians,” the inclusion of Palestinians in the moral calculus evoked a cheer from the crowd.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2024
How do the children of Israel serve God?
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2018
“Moses and the children of Israel were oppressed just because they were different. God hears the cries of those suffering,” said Seawright, who preached at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 29, 2017
In the Torah, Jews are usually called the children of Israel, but in the book of Exodus they are called Hebrews.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2015
The Pharaoh died, says Exodus, and the children of Israel sighed by reason of their bondage.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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