What is the meaning of israelites?

noun

  • A native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Israel.
  • A person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties.
  • The ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19. ).
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