Meaning of the word hebrew in English
What does hebrew mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hebrew
US /ˈhiː.bruː/
UK /ˈhiː.bruː/
Noun
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a member of an ancient Semitic people, originally from Mesopotamia, who established the kingdom of Israel and whose scriptures and traditions form the basis of the Jewish religion.
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The ancient Hebrews migrated to the land of Canaan.
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Many scholars study the history of the Hebrews.
2.
the Semitic language of the ancient Hebrews, in which most of the Old Testament is written and which is still used as the liturgical language of Judaism and as the official language of Israel.
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She is learning to read the Bible in original Hebrew.
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Modern Hebrew is spoken in Israel today.
Adjective
of or relating to the ancient Hebrews or their language.
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The scholar specialized in Hebrew literature.
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They studied the ancient Hebrew texts.