Lexical Definition
Ἑβραῖος Hebraîos (heb-rah'-yos) Hebrew N:N--PG
from Ἐβέρ
Hebrew.
- a Hebræan (i.e. Hebrew) or Jew
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ἑβραῖοσ | a Hebrew | Phil.3.5 |
| Ἑβραῖοί | Hebrews | 2Cor.11.22 |
| Ἑβραίων | Hebrews | Phil.3.5 |
| Ἑβραίουσ | Hebrews | Acts.6.1 • Heb.13.25 |
Abbott-Smith
† Ἑβραῖος (WH, Ἐβ-), -α, -ον (Aram, עִבְרַי), as subst., ὁ Ἑ., [in LXX for עֵבֶר, עִבְרִי ;]
a Hebrew.
1. In OT, of Israelites in contrast with those of another race (Ge 14:13, Ex 1:15, De 15:12, al.).
2. In NT as the correlative of Ἑλληνιστής, a Jew who had adopted, in greater or less degree, Greek culture and Greek language. The distinction was not merely linguistic (DB, ii, 325); as far as it was so, Συριστής would be a more correct Greek term for the Jew of Semitic speech (v.s. Ἑβραΐς, and cf. Dalman, Words, 7): Ac 6:1, II Co 11:22, Phl 3:5.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 14:13 |
| Exodus | 1:15 |
| Deuteronomy | 15:12 |
| Acts | 6:1 |
| 2 Corinthians | 11:22 |
| Philippians | 3:5 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
Greek of: עִבְרִי
“Hebrew”: and as substantive, Ἑβραῖος, [NT+2nd c.AD+]:— adjective Ἑβραϊκός, ή, όν, [NT]:—feminine Ἑβραΐς, ίδος, διάλεκτος [NT+1st c.AD+]:—Verb Ἑβραΐζω, speak Hebrew, [Refs]:— adverb Ἑβραϊστί, in the Hebrew tongue, LXX Si.prol., [NT]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 2Cor.11.22 ☩ Phil.3.5 ☩ Luke.23.38 ☩ John.19.20
Profile
Group • An ethnic group descended from Abraham.
People from Heber@Gen.46.17-1Ch(?)
The Hebrews were an ethnic group descended from Abraham, also known as Israelites or Jews. (Gen.14.13; 39.14,17; 40.15; 41.12; 43.32; Exo.1.15,16,19; 2.6,7,11,13; 3.18; 5.3; 7.16; 9.1,13; 10.3; 21.2; Deu.15.12; 1Sa.4.6,9; 13.3,7,19; 14.11,21; 29.3; Jer.34.9,14; Jon.1.9; Luk.23.38; Act.6.1; 2Co.11.22; Php.3.5; Heb.13.25)
- People from Heber חֶבֶר, first mentioned at Gen.14.13;
- referred to as Hebrews עִבְרִי, or Hebrew Ἑβραῖος.
The Hebrews were an ethnic group descended from Abraham, also known as Israelites or Jews. The term "Hebrew" first appears in the Bible in reference to Abraham (Gen.14.13) and is later used to refer to his descendants, the Israelites, throughout the Old Testament. The Hebrews were distinct from the Egyptians (Gen.43.32; Exo.1.15,16,19) and other nations, and they were often oppressed or enslaved (Exo.1.11-14; 5.3). God identified Himself as the God of the Hebrews (Exo.3.18; 5.3; 7.16; 9.1,13; 10.3) and gave them laws and commandments to follow (Exo.21.2; Deu.15.12). The Hebrews were also known for their language, Hebrew (Luk.23.38; Act.6.1), and their religious practices. In the New Testament, the term "Hebrew" is used to refer to Jewish Christians who spoke Hebrew or Aramaic (Act.6.1) and to emphasize the Jewish heritage of some early Christians (2Co.11.22; Php.3.5).