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'''Hebrews''' (or ''Hebertes'', ''Eberites'', ''Hebreians''; Hebrew: ''עברים'' or ''עבריים'', ʿIvrim'', ''ʿIvriyyim'' ʿIḇrîm'', ''ʿIḇriyyîm'', "traverse or pass over") are an ancient people defined as descendants of biblical Patriarch '''[[Abraham]]''' (Hebrew אברהם), a descendent of [[Noah]].

'''Hebrews''' (or ''Hebertes'', ''Eberites'', ''Hebreians''; Hebrew: ''עברים'' or ''עבריים'', ʿIvrim'', ''ʿIvriyyim'' ʿIḇrîm'', ''ʿIḇriyyîm'', "traverse or pass over") are an ancient people defined as descendants of biblical Patriarch '''[[Abraham]]''' (Hebrew אברהם), a descendent of [[Noah]].

They were called Ibri, meaning the people from over on the other side of the Jordan river.[http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hebrew] They lived in the Land of [[Canaan]] (the [[Levant]]).

They were called Ibri, meaning the people from over on the other side of the Jordan river.[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hebrew] They lived in the Land of [[Canaan]] (the [[Levant]]).

Some authors believe Hebrew/Ibri denotes the descendents of the biblical patriarch [[Eber]] (Hebrew עבר), a great grandson of Noah and a Abraham's ancestor[http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?letter=E&artid=17 Jewish Encyclopedia article on Eber], though the term has not been found in biblical or extra-biblical sources for any tribe or nation other than Abraham and his descendents.[http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/259033/Hebrew entry in britannica.com] Note however that Abraham is once referred to as "Abram the Hebrew" (Genesis 14:13).

Some authors believe Hebrew/Ibri denotes the descendents of the biblical patriarch [[Eber]] (Hebrew עבר), a great grandson of Noah and a Abraham's ancestor[https://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?letter=E&artid=17 Jewish Encyclopedia article on Eber], though the term has not been found in biblical or extra-biblical sources for any tribe or nation other than Abraham and his descendents.[https://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/259033/Hebrew entry in britannica.com] Note however that Abraham is once referred to as "Abram the Hebrew" (Genesis 14:13).

Hebrews are known as the ancestors of the [[Israelites]], who used the [[Hebrew]] language. Israelites, whose remnant is the [[Jews]], were the writers of the [[Hebrew Bible]].  They are also the spiritual and historical forerunners of the [[Christians]] and [[Muslims]]. In the Bible and in current language, the word Hebrews is often used as a synonym for Israelites, and sometimes for the users of the [[Hebrew]] language ([[Jews]] and [[Israel]]is).  

Hebrews are known as the ancestors of the [[Israelites]], who used the [[Hebrew]] language. Israelites, whose remnant is the [[Jews]], were the writers of the [[Hebrew Bible]].  They are also the spiritual and historical forerunners of the [[Christians]] and [[Muslims]]. In the Bible and in current language, the word Hebrews is often used as a synonym for Israelites, and sometimes for the users of the [[Hebrew]] language ([[Jews]] and [[Israel]]is).  

[[Jews]] are all people of [[Judaism|Jewish faith]], regardless of ancestry.

[[Jews]] are all people of [[Judaism|Jewish faith]], regardless of ancestry.

The terms "Hebrews" and "Israelites" usually describe the same people, called Hebrews before the conquest of the Land of [[Canaan]] and Israelites afterwards.[http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?artid=295&letter=I&search=hebrews Hebrews entry in Jewish Encyclopedia][http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/259033/Hebrew entry in britannica.com]Occasionally, "Hebrews" is used to designate the Jews, who use the Hebrew language.[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Hebrews entry in thefreedictionary.com] The [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] was probably written for [[Jewish Christians]].

The terms "Hebrews" and "Israelites" usually describe the same people, called Hebrews before the conquest of the Land of [[Canaan]] and Israelites afterwards.[https://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?artid=295&letter=I&search=hebrews Hebrews entry in Jewish Encyclopedia][https://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/259033/Hebrew entry in britannica.com]Occasionally, "Hebrews" is used to designate the Jews, who use the Hebrew language.[https://www.thefreedictionary.com/Hebrews entry in thefreedictionary.com] The [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] was probably written for [[Jewish Christians]].

In some modern languages, including :el:Εβραίοι|Greek, :it:Ebreo|Italian, :ro:Evrei|Romanian and many [[Slavic languages]], the name ''Hebrews'' survives as the standard [[ethnonym]] for Jews, but in many other languages in which there exist both terms, it is considered derogatory to call modern Jews "Hebrews."

In some modern languages, including :el:Εβραίοι|Greek, :it:Ebreo|Italian, :ro:Evrei|Romanian and many [[Slavic languages]], the name ''Hebrews'' survives as the standard [[ethnonym]] for Jews, but in many other languages in which there exist both terms, it is considered derogatory to call modern Jews "Hebrews."

==References==

==References==

* [http://jewishencyclopedia.com/index.jsp Jewish Encyclopedia]

* [https://jewishencyclopedia.com/index.jsp Jewish Encyclopedia]

* [http://www.dinur.org/resources/resourceCategoryDisplay.aspx?categoryID=411&rsid=478 Biblical History] The Jewish History Resource Center

* [https://www.dinur.org/resources/resourceCategoryDisplay.aspx?categoryID=411&rsid=478 Biblical History] The Jewish History Resource Center

* ''Ancient Judaism'', [[Max Weber]], Free Press, 1967, ISBN 0-02-934130-2

* ''Ancient Judaism'', [[Max Weber]], Free Press, 1967, ISBN 0-02-934130-2

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