Israelitish

American  

[iz-ree-uh-lahy-tish, -rey-] / ˈɪz ri əˌlaɪ tɪʃ, -reɪ- /

Also Israelitic

adjective

1. of or relating to the Israelites; Hebrew.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• non-Israelitish
  adjective
• non-Israelitic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of Israelitish

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

Example Sentences

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

ABRAHAM, a descendant of Shem, one of the sons of Noah, was the father and founder of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation.

From The Adopted Son The Story of Moses by Willard, J. H. (James Hartwell)

"Those who had denied or disguised their circumcision, hastened to renew that distinguishing mark of their Israelitish descent, to entitle themselves to a share in the great redemption."

From The Cradle of the Christ A Study in Primitive Christianity by Frothingham, Octavius Brooks

Jerusalem: the Israelitish theocracy: the Christian Church: heaven.—adv.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

We get a similar instance in Israelitish history as recorded in the first book of Samuel, where Saul being afraid of David, sought a favourable opportunity to get him slain by the Philistines.

From The Masculine Cross A History of Ancient and Modern Crosses and Their Connection with the Mysteries of Sex Worship; Also an Account of the Kindred Phases of Phallic Faiths and Practices by Anonymous