Hebrews
noun
He·brews
ˈhē-(ˌ)brüz 
plural in form but singular in construction
: a theological treatise addressed to early Christians and included as a book in the New Testament see Bible Table
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The section uses a picture of George Washington’s Bible then tells the story of Moses leading Hebrews out of Egypt.
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Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 29 May 2024
The start of this year's Jewish holiday of Passover, which marks the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt, coincided with intensifying calls against Israel's war in Gaza on college campuses.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2024
Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in Egypt, according to britannica.com.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024
The children would stay up until midnight as their parents regaled them with stories about the ancient Hebrews, and the family would conclude by praying for peace and freedom.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
Passover is a holiday in the Jewish faith celebrating the ancient Hebrews' exodus from slavery out of Egypt.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 19 Apr. 2024
Bradford is the owner of Hebrews 11:1 coffee shop, which is in Hope and Nashville.
—Michael R. Wickline, arkansasonline.com, 2 Apr. 2024
Not since antiquity had Jews felt so secure: the Bible records that the ancient Hebrews needed seven days to conquer Jericho.
—Uri Kaufman, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2023
The star point guard had repeatedly promoted a film, Hebrews to Negroes, that peddled ugly nonsense about Jews worshiping Satan.
—Tim Dickinson, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2023
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Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 29 May 2024
The start of this year's Jewish holiday of Passover, which marks the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt, coincided with intensifying calls against Israel's war in Gaza on college campuses.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2024
Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in Egypt, according to britannica.com.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024
The children would stay up until midnight as their parents regaled them with stories about the ancient Hebrews, and the family would conclude by praying for peace and freedom.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
Passover is a holiday in the Jewish faith celebrating the ancient Hebrews' exodus from slavery out of Egypt.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 19 Apr. 2024
Bradford is the owner of Hebrews 11:1 coffee shop, which is in Hope and Nashville.
—Michael R. Wickline, arkansasonline.com, 2 Apr. 2024
Not since antiquity had Jews felt so secure: the Bible records that the ancient Hebrews needed seven days to conquer Jericho.
—Uri Kaufman, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2023
The star point guard had repeatedly promoted a film, Hebrews to Negroes, that peddled ugly nonsense about Jews worshiping Satan.
—Tim Dickinson, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2023
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Hebrews
noun
He·brews
ˈhē-(ˌ)brüz
: a theological treatise addressed to early Christians and included as a book in the New Testament see bible
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