Hebrew 
Hebrew
Definition
He·brew (hē′bro̵o′)
noun
- any member of a group of Semitic peoples tracing descent from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; Israelite: in modern, esp. earlier, usage interchangeable with Jew
- the ancient Semitic language of the Israelites, in which most of the Old Testament was written
- the modern form of this language, the official language of Israel
Etymology: ME Hebreu < OFr < L Hebraeus < Gr Hebraios < Aram ivray < Heb ivri, lit., ? one from across (the Euphrates River)
adjective
- of the Hebrews or their language or culture
- Jewish
Hebrew Quotes
Imagine the Lord talking French! Aside from a few odd wordsin Hebrew,Itook it forgrantedthat God had never spoken anything but the most dignified English.
Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee.
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