Hebraism

American  

[hee-brey-iz-uhm, -bree-] / ˈhi breɪˌɪz əm, -bri- /

noun

1. an expression or construction distinctive of the Hebrew language.

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

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Hebraism British  

/ ˈhiːbreɪˌɪzəm /

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of Hebraism

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

Example Sentences

These are the permanent values he has resolved to serve, believing that a synthesis of Hellenism and Hebraism is the hope of the world.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hebraism suggests strength of conviction, tenacity of resolve, prophetic vehemence; Hellenism suggests flexibility of thought, adaptability to circumstances, artistic serenity.

From Platform Monologues by Tucker, T. G. (Thomas George)

In the oldest traditions of Hebraism, God speaks to Adam, to Noah, to Abraham, to Moses, as one man speaks to another, by articulate sounds perceived by the ear.

From Outlines of a Philosophy of Religion based on Psychology and History by Sabatier, Auguste

The expression "eat bread" is a Hebraism, signifying eating in full as at a feast rather than partaking of bread only.

From Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern by Talmage, James Edward

Hebraism suggests the austere and spiritual life, Hellenism the social and sensuous life.

From Platform Monologues by Tucker, T. G. (Thomas George)