Hebrews

[hee-brooz]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a book of the New Testament. Heb.

Hebrews

/ ˈhiːbruːz /

noun

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

Hebrews

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

Example Sentences

Stewart said, "Anti-Semitism will survive this war like it survived all wars going back to the brave Hebrews at Masada."

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

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

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

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The rabbi also said he believes the symbolism of Egypt — where the Hebrews were held captive for hundreds of years — is reflected in the human captivity to sin from which Christ offers liberation.

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