HEBREWS - Definition

Pronunciation:		'heebrooz
WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] (Old Testament) the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)

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	Synonyms:	Israelites

	See Also:	chosen people, ethnic group, ethnos

Products Dictionary

	Definition:	Hebrews In showing us the way to please God, the writer to the Hebrews contrasts Old Testament sacrifices with the abundant, life-changing grace available in Jesus Christ.This study guide is useful for groups or individuals. more details ...

Easton Bible Dictionary

	Definition:	(Acts 6:1) were the Hebrew-speaking Jews, as distinguished from those who spoke Greek. (See GREEKS.)