The term "Israelitish" pertains to anything related to the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob, who was also named Israel by God (Genesis 32:28: "Then the man said, 'Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.'"). The Israelites are central to the narrative of the Old Testament, forming the chosen people through whom God revealed His laws and covenants.

Origins and Identity

The identity of the Israelites begins with the patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God made a covenant with Abraham, promising him numerous descendants and a land for his people (Genesis 12:1-3: "The LORD said to Abram, 'Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.'"). This promise was reaffirmed to Isaac and Jacob, establishing the Israelites as a distinct people chosen by God.

The Twelve Tribes

The Israelitish identity is further defined by the twelve tribes, named after the sons of Jacob: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin. Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, were later adopted by Jacob, each becoming a tribe in their own right (Genesis 48:5: "Now your two sons, who were born to you in Egypt before I came to you here, will be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh will be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine.").

Covenant and Law

Central to the Israelitish identity is the covenant at Mount Sinai, where God gave the Law through Moses. This Law, including the Ten Commandments, set the Israelites apart as a holy nation (Exodus 19:5-6: "Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation."). The Law governed religious, moral, and social life, emphasizing the Israelites' unique relationship with God.

Historical Context

Throughout their history, the Israelites experienced periods of faithfulness and rebellion. The conquest of Canaan under Joshua, the era of the judges, the united monarchy under Saul, David, and Solomon, and the subsequent division into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah are key events. The Assyrian and Babylonian exiles were pivotal, as they were seen as divine judgment for Israel's unfaithfulness (2 Kings 17:7-23: "All this took place because the Israelites had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them up out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They had worshiped other gods...").

Religious Significance

The Israelitish people are integral to the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. The prophets foretold the coming of a Messiah from the line of David, a promise fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is recognized as the Savior in Christian theology (Isaiah 9:6-7: "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."). The New Testament presents Jesus as the fulfillment of the Law and the prophets, extending the blessings of the Abrahamic covenant to all nations through faith.

Cultural and Religious Practices

Israelitish culture was deeply intertwined with their religious beliefs. Festivals such as Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles were instituted to commemorate God's acts of deliverance and provision. The sacrificial system, priesthood, and the Tabernacle (later the Temple) were central to worship, symbolizing God's presence among His people and the need for atonement.

Legacy

The legacy of the Israelitish people is profound, influencing religious thought, ethics, and culture. The Hebrew Scriptures, or Old Testament, form a significant part of the Christian Bible, providing the foundation for understanding God's character, human sinfulness, and the need for redemption. The Israelitish narrative continues to be a source of spiritual insight and inspiration for believers worldwide.(a.) of or pertaining to Israel, or to the Israelites; Jewish; Hebrew.ISRAELITE; ISRAELITISH

iz'-ra-el-it, iz'-rael-it-ish: Belonging to the tribes of ISRAEL (which see). Occurs 4 times in the New Testament: of Nathanael (John 1:47); used by Paul (Romans 9:4; Romans 11:1 2 Corinthians 11:22).

3482. Yisreelith -- female descendant of Isr.
... of Isr. NASB Word Usage Israelite (3). Israelitish. Feminine of Yisr'eliy; a
Jisreelitess or female descendant of Jisrael -- Israelitish. see HEBREW Yisr'eliy. ...
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672. Ephrath -- an Israelite woman, also the name of several ...
... 132:6) perhaps for Ephraim; also of an Israelitish woman -- Ephrath, Ephratah. see
HEBREW parah. 671b, 672. Ephrath or Ephrathah. 673 . Strong's Numbers.
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3290. Yaaqob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc.
... NASB Word Usage Jacob (331), Jacob's (18). Jacob. From aqab; heel-catcher (ie
Supplanter); Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch -- Jacob. see HEBREW aqab. ...
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1199. Baara -- an Israelite woman
... woman NASB Word Usage Baara (1). Baara. From ba'ar; brutish: Baara, an Israelitish
woman -- Baara. see HEBREW ba'ar. 1198, 1199. Baara. 1200 . Strong's Numbers
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Balaam's Prophecy. (Numb. xxiv. 17-19. )
... The question at issue is chiefly this:"Whether by the star and sceptre some single
Israelitish king is designated, or rather, an ideal person"the ...
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The Real Nature and Purpose of the Old Testament
... it is a library containing a large and complex literature, recording the varied
experiences, political, social, ethical, and religious, of the Israelitish race ...
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The Nations of the North-East
... His name was Hadoram, "Hadad is exalted;" but out of compliment to the Israelitish
king, the name of Hadad was changed into that of the God of Israel, and he ...
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Introduction
... The Israelitish conquest of Palestine was a slow process, and it was only in its
earlier stages that it was accompanied by the storming of cities and the ...
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The Nations of the South-East
... When the Israelitish invasion, however, took place, the Amorites under Sihon had
thrust themselves between, and had carved for themselves a kingdom out of the ...
/.../sayce/early israel and the surrounding nations/chapter iii the nations of.htm

But, Says Some One, "Are These Things to be Understood of the Lord ...
... And rightly does the Prophet add the name "Jarim," which means "a wild-vine, for
Herod was not of the house of Israel, nor of that Israelitish vine which the ...
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The Development of the Earlier Old Testament Laws
... Not on perishable stone, but in the minds of the ancient judges, and in the developing
ethical consciousness of the Israelitish race, he inscribed the ...
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Influences that Gave Rise to the Priestly Laws and Histories
... The integrity and future of the scattered Israelitish race also largely
depended upon keeping alive their distinctive traditions. ...
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Remaining Books of the Old Testament.
... The Pentateuch is occupied mainly with the founding of the theocracy; the following
historical books describe the settlement of the Israelitish nation under ...
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The Reason of the Order of the Sons of Rachel.
... is no obscurity in Him who is the cause of their trouble," that is, in the calamitous
and afflicted state of things into which the Israelitish republic at that ...
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Israelitish (2 Occurrences)
... ISRAELITE; ISRAELITISH. iz'-ra-el-it, iz'-rael-it-ish: Belonging to the tribes of
ISRAEL (which see). ... Multi-Version Concordance Israelitish (2 Occurrences). ...
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Woman's (20 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 24:10 And the son of an Israelitish woman, whose father was an Egyptian,
went out among the children of Israel; and the son of the Israelitish woman ...
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Israelitess (1 Occurrence)
... Leviticus 24:10 And the son of an Israelitish woman but withal the son of an Egyptian,
went out among the children of Israel; and this son of the Israelitess ...
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Struggled (7 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 24:10 And the son of an Israelitish woman, whose father was an Egyptian,
went out among the children of Israel; and the son of the Israelitish woman ...
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Strive (64 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 24:10 And a son of an Israelitish woman goeth out (and he 'is' son of
an Egyptian man), in the midst of the sons of Israel, and strive in the camp do ...
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Red (124 Occurrences)
... used to purify booty (Numbers 31:23), and it may also be meant by the "water of
expiation" in Numbers 8:7. 4. Of Non-Priestly and Non-Israelitish Origin: In ...
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Heifer (22 Occurrences)
... used to purify booty (Numbers 31:23), and it may also be meant by the "water of
expiation" in Numbers 8:7. 4. Of Non-Priestly and Non-Israelitish Origin: In ...
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Hosea (6 Occurrences)
... Salvation, the son of Beeri, and author of the book of prophecies bearing his name.
He belonged to the kingdom of Israel. "His Israelitish origin is attested ...
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Keepers (78 Occurrences)
... The object of these notices, evidently, is to explain how a non-Israelitish
class of sanctuary servants had taken their origin. ...
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Nethinim (16 Occurrences)
... diversity of origin; for besides being mostly un-Hebrew in aspect, some of them
are found elsewhere in the Old Testament as names of non-Israelitish tribes. ...
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