Hebrew
noun
He·brew
ˈhē-(ˌ)brü 
1
a
: the Semitic language of the ancient Hebrews
b
: any of various later forms of this language
2
: a member of or descendant from one of a group of northern Semitic peoples including the Israelites
especially
: israelite
Hebrew
adjective
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In a post on X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) wrote in Hebrew that the Iranian ballistic missiles targeted in the strike were aimed at Israel.
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Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
One of the biggest challenges, though, wasn’t studying Torah or learning Hebrew, but rather using technology.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
Political activity was barred on the campus of Hebrew University Medical School, Qasem Hassan and her fellow-activists were told.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
The study represents a first attempt to harness AI technology to extend existing scientific knowledge from carbon 14 dating of certain manuscripts to other manuscripts, said Lawrence H. Schiffman, Global Distinguished Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
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Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
One of the biggest challenges, though, wasn’t studying Torah or learning Hebrew, but rather using technology.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
Political activity was barred on the campus of Hebrew University Medical School, Qasem Hassan and her fellow-activists were told.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
The study represents a first attempt to harness AI technology to extend existing scientific knowledge from carbon 14 dating of certain manuscripts to other manuscripts, said Lawrence H. Schiffman, Global Distinguished Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
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“Hebrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hebrew. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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Hebrew
noun
He·brew
ˈhē-(ˌ)brü
1
: a member of one of a group of northern Semitic peoples including the Israelites
especially
: israelite
2
: the Semitic language of the Hebrews
Hebraic
adjective
hi-ˈbrā-ik
Hebrew
adjective
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