| NOUN | group | Israelites, Hebrews | the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob) |
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| Sounds | ih'zrahlay.ts | |
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| Rhymes | campsite ... tights: 6 rhymes with ayts... | |
| Meaning | The ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19) . | |
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| Synonym | Hebrews | |
| Category | Old Testament | The collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people |
| Broader | chosen people | Any people believing themselves to be chosen by God |
| ethnic group, ethnos | people of the same race or nationality who share a distinctive culture | |
| Catalan | Tribus d'Israel | |
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