Strong's Lexicon Israelites: Israelite Original Word: Ἰσραηλίτης Word Origin: Derived from Ἰσραήλ (Israel), which itself comes from the Hebrew יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yisra'el). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3478: יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yisra'el) - Israel - H1121: בֵּן (ben) - son, used in the context of "sons of Israel" 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. Cultural and Historical Background: The Israelites are the chosen people of God, as described in the Old Testament. They are the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, with whom God made covenants. The Israelites were given the Law through Moses and were called to be a holy nation and a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:6). Throughout history, they experienced periods of faithfulness and rebellion, leading to cycles of blessing and judgment. In the New Testament era, Israelites were living under Roman occupation, and the term often distinguished Jewish believers from Gentiles. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2475 Israēlítēs (from 2474 /Israḗl, "Israel") – an Israelite; a descendant of the elect-nation of Israel. 2475 /Israēlítēs ("Israelite") has a positive (covenant) overtone, implying someone is a true covenant-believer. In contrast, 1445 /Hebraíos ("Jew") in the NT has a negative implication of being hostile to Christ, the true Messiah. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2475: ἸσραηλίτηςἸσραηλίτης (T WH Ἰσραηλειτης, Tr only in John 1:47 (48); (see Tdf. Proleg., p. 86, and cf. under the word εἰ, ἰ)), Ἰσραεηλιτου, ὁ (Ἰσραήλ, which see), an Israelite (Hebrew יִשְׂרְאֵלִי; the Sept. Ιεζραηλίτης, 2 Samuel 17:25), one of the race of Israel, a name held in honor (see Ἰσραήλ): John 1:47 (48); Romans 9:4; Romans 11:1; 2 Corinthians 11:22; ἄνδρες Ἰσραηλῖται (Winers Grammar, § 65, 5 d.; Buttmann, 82 (72)), Acts 2:22; Acts 3:12; Acts 5:35; Acts 13:16; (Acts 21:28) (4 Macc. 18:1; Josephus, Antiquities 2, 9, 1). (Cf. B. D. (American edition) under the word Synonym: see Ἰουδαῖος, b.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Israelite. From Israel; an "Israelite", i.e. Descendant of Israel (literally or figuratively) -- Israelite. see GREEK Israel Forms and Transliterations Ισραηλειται Ἰσραηλεῖται Ἰσραηλεῖταί Ισραηλειτης Ἰσραηλείτης Ἰσραηλῖται Ἰσραηλῖταί Ἰσραηλίτης Israelitai Israelîtai Israelîtaí Israēlitai Israēlîtai Israēlîtaí Israelites Israelítes Israēlitēs IsraēlítēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 1:47 N-NMSGRK: Ἴδε ἀληθῶς Ἰσραηλίτης ἐν ᾧ NAS: of him, Behold, an Israelite indeed, KJV: him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in INT: Behold truly an Israelite in whom Acts 2:22 N-VMP Acts 3:12 N-VMP Acts 5:35 N-VMP Acts 13:16 N-VMP Acts 21:28 N-VMP Romans 9:4 N-NMP Romans 11:1 N-NMS 2 Corinthians 11:22 N-NMP Strong's Greek 2475 |
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