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Heb

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. Hebrew.


Heb. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Hebrew.

  2. Bible. Hebrews.


Heb. British  

abbreviation

  1. Hebrew (language)

  2. Bible Hebrews

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Known affectionately as "Heb Isles", the ferry was retired from service last November due to the high cost and duration of repairs needed to renew expiring safety certificates.

From BBC Oct. 27, 2025

"Heb Isles" leaves behind a ship-shaped hole in the hearts of many former passengers and seafarers who have come to regard it as a trusty old friend.

From BBC Nov. 17, 2024

Nicknamed Heb Isles, the ferry has in the past operated a freight run between Ullapool-Stornoway, was used between Ardrossan and Brodick and served the Uig Triangle and Oban-Lochboisdale route.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2024

Heb Isles will be taken to a recycling facility after it is withdrawn from service.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2024

But Christ is greater than the angels, according to Heb.

From Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Saint Thomas Aquinas

This, which, according to her own practice and the testimony of Heb. ix.

From The Assembly of God Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, volume III by C. (Charles) H. (Henry) Mackintosh

But for the fact that the "new testament" of Heb. ix.

From The Making of the New Testament by Benjamin Wisner Bacon

Better still, however, would be the Heb. ḥaber, pl. haberim, “companions,” also used of tribes joined together to form a nation.

From The Old Testament In the Light of The Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia by Theophilus Goldridge Pinches

We may point out a few passages for comparison: Heb. i. 2-4; ii. 10-11; v. 8-9; vii.

From Supernatural Religion, Vol. II. (of III) An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation by Walter Richard Cassels

Tischendorf's copy of Od Dr. Caspar René Gregory has gathered readings in Heb. v. 8-vi.

From A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. I. by Frederick Henry Ambrose Scrivener

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