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
- A characteristic trait of the Hebrew language. By...
Ancestry of “Hebraism”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | hebraeus | Hebrew, Jewish |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Ἑβραῖος | Hebrew, Israelite; a Hebrew, Israelite |
| 3 | Aramaic | עִבְרַי | Hebrew |
| 4 | Hebrew | עִבְרִי | Hebrew |
| 5 | Hebrew | עבר | To pass, to cross; To move; To undergo,... |