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The term "Hebraic" pertains to the Hebrew people, their language, culture, and religious practices as depicted in the Bible. It is derived from "Hebrew," which is first mentioned in
Genesis 14:13, referring to Abram (later Abraham) as "Abram the Hebrew." The Hebraic tradition is foundational to the Judeo-Christian worldview, deeply influencing the religious, moral, and cultural aspects of the Bible.
Language and LiteratureThe Hebraic language, known as Biblical Hebrew, is the original language of most of the Old Testament. It is a Semitic language characterized by its consonantal script and rich vocabulary. The Hebraic literary style is evident in various forms, including historical narrative, poetry, prophecy, and law. The Psalms, for example, are a collection of Hebraic poetry that express a wide range of human emotions and divine worship. In
Psalm 119:105 , the psalmist declares, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path," illustrating the Hebraic emphasis on God's guidance through His Word.
Cultural PracticesHebraic culture is deeply intertwined with the covenantal relationship between God and the Hebrew people. This is evident in the practice of circumcision, the observance of the Sabbath, and the celebration of feasts such as Passover, which commemorates the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt (
Exodus 12:14: "This day is to be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD. You are to celebrate it as a perpetual statute for the generations to come"). These practices are not merely cultural but are seen as acts of obedience and worship to Yahweh.
Religious BeliefsCentral to Hebraic belief is monotheism, the worship of one God, Yahweh, who is the Creator and Sustainer of all. The Shema, found in
Deuteronomy 6:4 , is a quintessential declaration of this belief: "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One." The Hebraic understanding of God is that He is both transcendent and immanent, involved in the affairs of His people and the world.
Prophetic TraditionThe Hebraic prophetic tradition is a significant aspect of the Old Testament, where prophets served as God's spokesmen, calling the people to repentance and faithfulness. Prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel conveyed messages of judgment and hope, emphasizing the need for a heart aligned with God's will.
Isaiah 1:18 captures the essence of this call: "Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool."
Messianic ExpectationThe Hebraic scriptures are replete with messianic prophecies, foretelling the coming of a Savior who would redeem Israel and the world. This expectation is fulfilled in the New Testament with the advent of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe is the promised Messiah.
Isaiah 9:6 prophesies, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Influence on ChristianityThe Hebraic roots of Christianity are evident in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, who often referenced the Hebrew Scriptures. The moral and ethical teachings of the Old Testament, such as the Ten Commandments, continue to be foundational for Christian doctrine and practice.
Romans 15:4 highlights the enduring relevance of the Hebraic scriptures: "For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope."
In summary, the Hebraic tradition is integral to understanding the Bible's narrative, theology, and ethical teachings. It provides the historical and spiritual context for the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through Israel and ultimately through Jesus Christ.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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a.) of or pertaining to the Hebrews, or to the language of the Hebrews.
Greek
1444. Hebraikos -- Hebrew, the Jewish language.... Word Origin from Eber Definition Hebrew, the Jewish language. Hebrew. From Eber;
Hebraic or the Jewish language -- Hebrew. see GREEK Eber. 1443, 1444.
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Language and Style.
... TheHebraic style is somewhat less strongly marked than in the other two fragments,
nor has an Aramaic text of this one yet been discovered....
The First Per??an Discourses - to the Pharisees Concerning the Two...
... Matthew uses theHebraic term debts,' which has passed even into the Jewish
Liturgy, denoting our guilt as indebtedness ({hebrew})....
The Gospel According to St. John
... The Gospel is alsoHebraic in style. The sentences are broken up in a manner
which is at variance with Greek idiom. Whereas in St....
Jews and Gentiles in "The Land"
... But along with theHebraic Aramaean"for so we would designate the language"the
Greek had for some time been making its way among the people....
The Psalter of Solomon.
... He is thoroughly imbued with theHebraic spirit, and has framed his Psalms on the
Biblical model, proving how this form of poetry endured to the latest times...
Conclusion
... Christian hymnody, it must be understood that, in comparison with Semitic pressure
in its wider implication, as well as the strictlyHebraic, pagan influence...
The Design and Unity of Luke's History
... country and the action and the character of every speaker, so Greek in Athens, so
"provincial" in the Roman colonies Lystra and Philippi, soHebraic in Galilee...
Integrity and State of the Text.
... forms of the same story, based on some common narrative material; but when the obvious
idea presents itself that this last was anHebraic original, he speaks...
Chapter ix.
... style neither of classic authors, nor of the ancient Christian fathers, but Greek
coming from men of Hebrew origin; abounding, that is, withHebraic and Syriac...
The Authorship.
... No instance is known of a Gentile in those times becoming possessed of such knowledge.
To the same conclusions theHebraic style of the book bears testimony....
Thesaurus
Hebraic (1 Occurrence)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) of or pertaining to the Hebrews, or to the language
of the Hebrews. Multi-Version Concordance
Hebraic (1 Occurrence).
...Messenger (235 Occurrences)
... But the Hebraists won the victory over them and sought to show that it wasHebraic
Greek, a special variety, if not dialect, a Biblical Greek The 4th edition...
Abba (3 Occurrences)
... ab'-a (abba, 'abba',Hebraic-Chaldaic, "Father"): In Jewish and old-Christian prayers,
a name by which God was addressed, then in oriental churches a title of...
Heber's (1 Occurrence)
Virgin (62 Occurrences)
... In addition, there are two considerations which may justly be urged as pointing
to trustworthy sources for the narrative: First, the stronglyHebraic nature of...
Innocents (2 Occurrences)
... And the intenselyHebraic character of Matthew's infancy section as a whole is
incidental evidence pointing in the same direction (compare remarks of the writer...
Massacre (1 Occurrence)
... And the intenselyHebraic character of Matthew's infancy section as a whole is
incidental evidence pointing in the same direction (compare remarks of the writer...
Birth (357 Occurrences)
... In addition, there are two considerations which may justly be urged as pointing
to trustworthy sources for the narrative: First, the stronglyHebraic nature of...
Judaeus
... of his national faith. The logical symmetry of the Greek mind was reinforced
byHebraic religious intuition. The consequence was...
Philo
... of his national faith. The logical symmetry of the Greek mind was reinforced
byHebraic religious intuition. The consequence was...
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