2475. Israelites

Lexicon

Israelites: Israelite

Original Word: Ἰσραηλίτης
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Israelites
Pronunciation: is-rah-ay-LEE-tace
Phonetic Spelling: (is-rah-ale-ee'-tace)
Definition: Israelite
Meaning: an Israelite, one of the chosen people of Israel, a Jew.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Israelite.

From Israel; an "Israelite", i.e. Descendant of Israel (literally or figuratively) -- Israelite.

see GREEK Israel

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: Ἰσραηλίτης

Ἰσραηλίτης (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.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Ἰσραήλ (Israēl), which is the Greek form of the Hebrew name יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yisra'el).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3478 יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yisra'el): Israel, the name given to Jacob and subsequently to the nation descended from him.
• H1121 בֵּן (ben): Son, often used in genealogical contexts to denote descent.
• H5971 עַם (am): People, often used to refer to the people of Israel as a collective group.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term Ἰσραηλίτης, its origins, and its significance within the biblical narrative, reflecting the identity and heritage of the people of Israel as depicted in the New Testament.

Usage: The term Ἰσραηλίτης is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals who are descendants of the patriarch Jacob, also known as Israel. It denotes ethnic and religious identity as part of the chosen people of God.

Context: The term Ἰσραηλίτης appears in the New Testament to identify individuals who belong to the nation of Israel, the descendants of Jacob. This designation is significant in the context of the New Testament, as it underscores the continuity of God's covenant with the people of Israel and their unique role in salvation history.

In the Gospel of John, Nathanael is described as "an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit" (John 1:47, BSB), highlighting the ideal characteristics of a true Israelite. The Apostle Paul, in his epistles, often refers to his own identity as an Israelite to establish his credentials and authority in discussing matters of Jewish law and tradition. For instance, in Romans 11:1, Paul states, "I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin" (BSB), affirming his heritage and connection to the promises given to the patriarchs.

The term also appears in the context of discussions about the inclusion of Gentiles into the faith community, as seen in Romans 9:4, where Paul speaks of the Israelites as those "to whom belong the adoption as sons, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the Law, the temple service, and the promises" (BSB). This highlights the privileges and responsibilities associated with being an Israelite, as well as the broader theological implications of God's plan for both Jews and Gentiles.

Forms and Transliterations

Ισραηλειται Ἰσραηλεῖται Ἰσραηλεῖταί Ισραηλειτης Ἰσραηλείτης Ἰσραηλῖται Ἰσραηλῖταί Ἰσραηλίτης Israelitai Israelîtai Israelîtaí Israēlitai Israēlîtai Israēlîtaí Israelites Israelítes Israēlitēs Israēlítēs

Englishman's Concordance

John 1:47 N-NMS
GRK: 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
GRK: Ἄνδρες Ἰσραηλῖται ἀκούσατε τοὺς
NAS: Men of Israel, listen to these
KJV: Ye men of Israel, hear these
INT: Men Israelites hear the

Acts 3:12 N-VMP
GRK: λαόν Ἄνδρες Ἰσραηλῖται τί θαυμάζετε
NAS: Men of Israel, why
KJV: Ye men of Israel, why
INT: people Men Israelites why wonder you

Acts 5:35 N-VMP
GRK: αὐτούς Ἄνδρες Ἰσραηλῖται προσέχετε ἑαυτοῖς
NAS: to them, Men of Israel, take care
KJV: Ye men of Israel, take heed
INT: them Men Israelites take heed to yourselves

Acts 13:16 N-VMP
GRK: εἶπεν Ἄνδρες Ἰσραηλῖται καὶ οἱ
NAS: Men of Israel, and you who fear
KJV: said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear
INT: said Men Israelites and those

Acts 21:28 N-VMP
GRK: κράζοντες Ἄνδρες Ἰσραηλῖται βοηθεῖτε οὗτός
NAS: out, Men of Israel, come to our aid!
KJV: Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This
INT: crying out Men Israelites help this

Romans 9:4 N-NMP
GRK: οἵτινές εἰσιν Ἰσραηλῖται ὧν ἡ
NAS: who are Israelites, to whom
KJV: are Israelites; to whom
INT: who are Israelites whose [is] the

Romans 11:1 N-NMS
GRK: γὰρ ἐγὼ Ἰσραηλίτης εἰμί ἐκ
NAS: am an Israelite, a descendant
KJV: also am an Israelite, of the seed
INT: indeed I an Israelite am of [the]

2 Corinthians 11:22 N-NMP
GRK: εἰσιν κἀγώ Ἰσραηλῖταί εἰσιν κἀγώ
NAS: So am I. Are they Israelites? So
KJV: Are they Israelites? so [am] I.
INT: are they I also Israelites are they I also

Strong's Greek 2475
9 Occurrences

Ἰσραηλῖται — 7 Occ.
Ἰσραηλίτης — 2 Occ.