Strong’s G2475

Ἰσραηλίτης

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Israelites

Pronunciation

is-rah-ay-LEE-tace

Definition

Israelite

Meaning

an Israelite, one of the chosen people of Israel, a Jew.

Usage

The term "Israelite" refers to a descendant of Israel (Jacob), the patriarch whose twelve sons became the progenitors of the twelve tribes of Israel. In the New Testament, "Israelite" is used to identify individuals who are part of the ethnic and religious community of Israel, often emphasizing their heritage and covenant relationship with God.

Bible references

John 1:47;Acts 2:22;Acts 3:12;Acts 5:35;Acts 13:16;Acts 21:28;Romans 9:4;Romans 11:1;2 Corinthians 11:22