Strong’s H3062

יְהוּדָאִי

Part of speech

Proper Name

Transliteration

Yhuwda'iy

Pronunciation

yeh-hoo-dah'-yin

Definition

Jews, Judeans

Meaning

a Jehudaite, Jew

Usage

The term "Yehudain" refers to the people of Judah, commonly known as Jews or Judeans. It is used to identify the descendants of the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and later, the inhabitants of the Kingdom of Judah. In the post-exilic period, it broadly refers to the Jewish people as a whole.

Bible references

Ezra 4:12;Ezra 4:23;Ezra 5:1;Ezra 5:5;Ezra 6:7;Ezra 6:7;Ezra 6:8;Ezra 6:14;Daniel 3:8;Daniel 3:12