Israelitish

[ iz-ree-uh-lahy-tish, -rey- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Israelites; Hebrew.

Other Words From

• non-Is·ra·el·itic adjective
• non-Isra·el·itish adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Israelitish¹

First recorded in 1525–35; Israelite + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

Most often it is applied comprehensively to the population of the entire west Jordan land and its pre-Israelitish inhabitants.

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From the same period we have recently derived fresh and important evidence as to pre-Israelitish Palestine.

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Philistia thus became a part of the Israelitish kingdom, and never again made any serious attempt to recover its independence.

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Here was the "city" of tents of which Agag was shêkh, and which the troops of the Israelitish king burnt and spoiled.

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At all events the Israelitish ambassadors were grossly insulted, and a long war with Ammon began.

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