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Jebusite

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[jeb-yuh-sahyt] / ˈdʒɛb jəˌsaɪt /

noun

  1. a member of an ancient Canaanite people that lived in Jebus.


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Etymology

Origin of Jebusite

First recorded in 1525–35; Jebus + -ite 1

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The remains of a Jebusite wall and tower they found are believed to be the mysterious "Millo" mentioned in II Samuel, V, 9, "And David built round about from Millo and inward."

From Time Magazine Archive

The angel of Yahweh was standing by the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.

From The World English Bible (WEB): 1 Chronicles by Anonymous

And the angel of the Lord was by the threshing-floor of Araunah the Jebusite.

From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall

But the next words are decisive, declaring that Ekron and the Jebusite, both Gentiles, are here intended.

From An Amicable Controversy with a Jewish Rabbi, on The Messiah's Coming by Park, J. R. (John Ranicar)

Observe thou that which I command thee this day: behold, I drive out before thee the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite.

From Usury A Scriptural, Ethical and Economic View by Elliott, Calvin

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