Where does “Hebraism” come from?

Hebraism derives from Latin hebraeus, from Ancient Greek Ἑβραῖος, from Hebrew עִבְרִי, originally denoting a member of a Semitic people.

Hebraism (English): A characteristic trait of the Hebrew language. By...

Definitions

  1. A characteristic trait of the Hebrew language. By...

Ancestry of “Hebraism”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1LatinhebraeusHebrew, Jewish
2Ancient GreekἙβραῖοςHebrew, Israelite; a Hebrew, Israelite
3AramaicעִבְרַיHebrew
4HebrewעִבְרִיHebrew
5HebrewעברTo pass, to cross; To move; To undergo,...
Every word from Hebrew עברEvery word from Hebrew עִבְרִיEvery word from Aramaic עִבְרַי
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