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An appellative of Abraham or of one of his descendants, esp. in the line of Jacob; an Israelite; a Jew.

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Actor 76% connected

One who acts, or takes part in any affair; a doer.

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Doer 76% connected

One who does; one performs or executes; one who is wont and ready to act; an actor; an agent.

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Worker 76% connected

One who, or that which, works; a laborer; a performer; as, a worker in brass.

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Essene 76% connected

One of a sect among the Jews in the time of our Savior, remarkable for their strictness and abstinence.

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Jewess 76% connected

A Hebrew woman.

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Kike 76% connected

To gaze; to stare.

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Levite 76% connected

One of the tribe or family of Levi; a descendant of Levi; esp., one subordinate to the priests (who were of the same tribe) and employed in various d…

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Pharisee 76% connected

One of a sect or party among the Jews, noted for a strict and formal observance of rites and ceremonies and of the traditions of the elders, and whos…

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Sadducee 76% connected

One of a sect among the ancient Jews, who denied the resurrection, a future state, and the existence of angels.

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Sheeny 76% connected

Bright; shining; radiant; sheen.

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Zealot 76% connected

One who is zealous; one who engages warmly in any cause, and pursues his object with earnestness and ardor; especially, one who is overzealous, or ca…

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Hebraic 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the Hebrews, or to the language of the Hebrews.

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Hebraic 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the Hebrews, or to the language of the Hebrews.

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Hebraist 74% connected

One versed in the Hebrew language and learning.

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Hebraist 74% connected

One versed in the Hebrew language and learning.

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Jew 74% connected

Originally, one belonging to the tribe or kingdom of Judah; after the return from the Babylonish captivity, any member of the new state; a Hebrew; an…

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Jew 74% connected

Originally, one belonging to the tribe or kingdom of Judah; after the return from the Babylonish captivity, any member of the new state; a Hebrew; an…

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Containing group 1

Jewry 70% connected

Judea; also, a district inhabited by Jews; a Jews' quarter.

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Jew 66% connected

Originally, one belonging to the tribe or kingdom of Judah; after the return from the Babylonish captivity, any member of the new state; a Hebrew; an…

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Hebraic 92% connected

Of or pertaining to the Hebrews, or to the language of the Hebrews.

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Israelite 92% connected

A descendant of Israel, or Jacob; a Hebrew; a Jew.

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Jew 92% connected

Originally, one belonging to the tribe or kingdom of Judah; after the return from the Babylonish captivity, any member of the new state; a Hebrew; an…

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