Hebraism

[ hee-brey-iz-uh m, -bree- ]

/ ˈhi breɪˌɪz əm, -bri- /

noun

an expression or construction distinctive of the Hebrew language.

the character, spirit, principles, or practices distinctive of the Hebrew people.

Origin of Hebraism

1560–70; < Late Greek Hebraïsmós, equivalent to Hebra- (see Hebraize) + -ismos -ism

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Examples from the Web for hebraism

Yes: the creed of Hebraism had ceased to guide thought and lead the soul to strength.
Expositor's Bible: The Book of Job|Robert Watson
It is the old struggle between Hellenism and Hebraism—between happiness and righteousness.
The Farringdons|Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler
Was not the temper of the typical Puritan, after all, thoroughly impregnated with Hebraism?
Music in the History of the Western Church|Edward Dickinson
The happy marriage of Hellenism and Hebraism in Egypt had a tragic end.
History Of Egypt From 330 B.C. To The Present Time, Volume 10 (of 12)|S. Rappoport

This was, indeed, to be expected, seeing that in both cases there was a mingling of Hebraism and Hellenism.
Philo-Judaeus of Alexandria|Norman Bentwich

British Dictionary definitions for hebraism

Hebraism

/ (ˈhiːbreɪˌɪzəm) /

noun

a linguistic usage, custom, or other feature borrowed from or particular to the Hebrew language, or to the Jewish people or their culture

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Word Origin and History for hebraism

Hebraism

1560s, "phrase or construction characteristic of the Hebrew language;" see Hebraic + -ism. Meaning "a quality or characteristic of the (biblical) Hebrew people" is from 1847.