Israelitish
Americanadjective
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Origin of Israelitish
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Christine Rice and Rosemary Joshua sounded exquisite as the Israelitish Man and Woman respectively, while Alastair Miles, replacing the indisposed Christopher Purves, was nobly eloquent as Simon.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 20, 2012
But the fact of the ultimate Babylonian origin of the Israelitish narratives cannot seriously be questioned.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various
The Mosaic Law must have drawn its first inspiration from the Abrahamic age, modified and developed though it may have been in the later centuries of Israelitish history.
From The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
The old name of Marazion was Market-jew, and the two together certainly make most people imagine there is some Israelitish association; but this is unfounded.
From Cornwall by Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith)
By God's command the blood of a lamb was to be sprinkled upon the sides and top of the doorway to every Israelitish home.
From The Adopted Son The Story of Moses by Willard, J. H. (James Hartwell)
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