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 Hebrews began their many wanderings when Abraham departed Ur of the Chaldeans to follow the voice of God.
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The Editors, National Review, 4 July 2025
Passover, a major Jewish holiday, commemorates the liberation of the Hebrews from slavery in ancient Egypt.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Passover is a Jewish holiday commemorating the liberation of the Hebrews from slavery in ancient Egypt.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
April 15: Tax Day. April 12-20: Passover, a holiday in the Jewish faith celebrating the ancient Hebrews' exodus from slavery out of Egypt.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In Israel, Passover is celebrated for exactly seven days to respect the Hebrews who had to flee their homes for seven days.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025
Biblically speaking, the power of God’s words created the world (Hebrews 11:3).
—Nicholas Dimarzio, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
The saltwater is supposed to represent the tears the Hebrews cried during slavery.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 19 Apr. 2024
Reverend Back says Easter is the oldest of Christian celebrations, Jesus’s tradition of Passover, according to Hebrews — from bondage into freedom and for Christians — from death into life.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 4 July 2025
Passover, a major Jewish holiday, commemorates the liberation of the Hebrews from slavery in ancient Egypt.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Passover is a Jewish holiday commemorating the liberation of the Hebrews from slavery in ancient Egypt.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
April 15: Tax Day. April 12-20: Passover, a holiday in the Jewish faith celebrating the ancient Hebrews' exodus from slavery out of Egypt.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In Israel, Passover is celebrated for exactly seven days to respect the Hebrews who had to flee their homes for seven days.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025
Biblically speaking, the power of God’s words created the world (Hebrews 11:3).
—Nicholas Dimarzio, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
The saltwater is supposed to represent the tears the Hebrews cried during slavery.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 19 Apr. 2024
Reverend Back says Easter is the oldest of Christian celebrations, Jesus’s tradition of Passover, according to Hebrews — from bondage into freedom and for Christians — from death into life.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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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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