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What's in a Name? An Examination of the Usage of the Term “Hebrew” in the Old Testament

What's in a Name? An Examination of the Usage of the Term “Hebrew” in the Old Testament

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  • Matthew Akers

The word "Hebrew" in the Old Testament refers to the covenant people of God, Israel. This name is used relatively sparingly in the Bible, with most of the occurrences appearing in the Pentateuch. This article considers the use of the term in its different contexts.

Source: Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 2012. 12 pages.

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