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Hebrew Definition & Meaning

hebrew
adjective
  1. of or relating to or characteristic of the Hebrews; "the old Hebrew prophets"
  2. of or relating to the language of the Hebrews; "Hebrew vowels"
noun
  1. the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
  2. a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

"Hebrew" in song lyrics

See how hebrew is used in real songs:

  • "My thoughts are jagged, slice helmets in Hebrew"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7, Phillie — Detroit
  • "It's goes Hebrew"
    Brother Ali — Waheedah's Hands
  • "That we do, not even those who speak in Greek and Hebrew"
    The Cross Movement — All Day

Words that rhyme with hebrew

Usage tips for "hebrew"

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Frequently asked questions

What does hebrew mean?
of or relating to or characteristic of the Hebrews; "the old Hebrew prophets" of or relating to the language of the Hebrews; "Hebrew vowels" the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
What part of speech is hebrew?
Hebrew is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does hebrew have?
Hebrew has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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