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israelite
/ˈɪz.ɹi.əˌlaɪt/
noun 5adj 2
Collocations
5ADJ.
fellow, interchangeable, true
VERB + ISRAELITE
form, forms
ISRAELITE + NOUN
religion, woman
PREP.
in
ADV.
already, specifically, truly
Definitions
noun
1
A native or inhabitant of
Celesliall brightnesse ceazed on his face, That did the wondring Israelites amaze, When he returned from that souereigne place, His browes encireled with splendidious rayes.
The token of God is upon him, let him now, by his own profession of faith, acknowledge it, as God's token, bringing him under the responsibilities and blessings of the covenant, and he will be received, unquestionably, as "an Israelite indeed."
2
A native or inhabitant of (i) the united nation of ancient Israel (under the Judges, and then kings Saul, David and Solomon), or (ii) the later ancient northern kingdom centered in Samaria, distinct from the kingdom of Judah centered in J
3
A native or inhabitant of (i) the united nation of ancient Israel (under the Judges, and then kings Saul, David and Solomon), or (ii) the later ancient northern kingdom centered in Samaria, distinct from the kingdom of Judah centered in J
4
A member of the Twelve Tribes of Israel and a descendant of Jacob.
5
A member of the Jewish people who is neither a cohen nor a Levite.
adj
1
Of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel or its inhabitants.
2
Of or pertaining to the descendants of the patriarch Jacob.
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Celesliall brightnesse ceazed on his face, That did the wondring Israelites amaze, When he returned from that souereigne place, His browes encireled with splendidious rayes.
Wiktionary02
The token of God is upon him, let him now, by his own profession of faith, acknowledge it, as God's token, bringing him under the responsibilities and blessings of the covenant, and he will be receive
Wiktionary03
Papponymy is not documented among Israelites. The only exception, Tahat son of 'Elyada' son of Tahat is doubtful and is not a papponymy sensu stricto.
Wiktionary04
Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false.
Tatoeba · #5613805
When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, "Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit."
Tatoeba · #6666706
The terms "Jew," "Hebrew," and "Israelite" were already interchangeable in antiquity.
Tatoeba · #11245919Usage Notes
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