Topical Encyclopedia Definition and Origin: The term "Jews" refers to the descendants of the patriarch Abraham through his son Isaac and grandson Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel. The twelve tribes of Israel, originating from Jacob's sons, form the foundation of the Jewish people. The name "Jew" is derived from "Judah," one of the twelve tribes, and became synonymous with the Israelites, especially after the Babylonian exile when the tribe of Judah was predominant. Biblical History: The history of the Jews is intricately woven into the narrative of the Bible, beginning with God's covenant with Abraham. In Genesis 12:2-3 , God promises Abraham, "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you." The Jews were chosen by God to be His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:6 : "For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession, above all peoples on the face of the earth." Covenant and Law: Central to Jewish identity is the covenant established at Mount Sinai, where God gave the Law to Moses. This Law, including the Ten Commandments, is detailed in Exodus 20 and forms the basis of Jewish religious and social life. The covenant is reiterated in Deuteronomy 29:12-13 : "You are standing here in order to enter into a covenant with the LORD your God, a covenant the LORD is making with you this day and sealing with an oath, to establish you today as His people and He as your God, just as He promised you and as He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob." Prophets and Kings: Throughout their history, the Jews were led by judges, kings, and prophets. King David, a central figure, established Jerusalem as the capital, and his son Solomon built the first Temple. The prophets, such as Isaiah and Jeremiah, called the Jews back to faithfulness to God, warning of consequences for disobedience and foretelling the coming of the Messiah. Exile and Return: The Jews faced exile due to their disobedience, as prophesied. The Northern Kingdom of Israel fell to Assyria in 722 BC, and the Southern Kingdom of Judah was exiled to Babylon in 586 BC. The return from Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezra and Nehemiah, marked a significant period of restoration and rebuilding of the Temple and Jerusalem. Messianic Expectation: The Jewish expectation of a Messiah is a recurring theme in the Old Testament. Prophecies such as Isaiah 9:6-7 speak of a coming ruler: "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." New Testament Context: In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is presented as the fulfillment of the Messianic prophecies. John 1:11 states, "He came to His own, but His own did not receive Him." The early Christian church emerged from Jewish roots, with the apostles initially preaching to Jewish audiences. Role in Salvation History: The Jews hold a unique place in salvation history as the people through whom God chose to reveal Himself and His plan for redemption. Romans 9:4-5 highlights their privileges: "Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the giving of the Law, the temple worship, and the promises. Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen." Modern Implications: The Jewish people continue to play a significant role in theological discussions and eschatological expectations. The promises made to Abraham and his descendants are seen as integral to understanding God's unfolding plan for humanity. ATS Bible Dictionary JewsThe name borne by the Hebrews among foreign nations, especially after the return from Babylon; from Judah their ancestor. See HEBREWS. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia KING OF THE JEWSThe title applied in mockery of Jesus, and put by Pilate on His cross (Matthew 27:29, 37 parallel Mark 15:26, etc.). JEWS juz, jooz. Greek 2264. Herodes -- perhaps "son of a hero," Herod, the name of ... ... perhaps "son of a hero," Herod, the name of several kings of the Jews. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Herodes Phonetic Spelling: (hay-ro'-dace ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2264.htm - 6k 223. Alexandros -- Alexander, a son of Simon of Cyrene, also a ... 2452. Ioudaikos -- in Jewish fashion 2450. Ioudaizo -- to Judaize 1290. diaspora -- a dispersion (Isr. in Gentile countries) 4523. Saddoukaios -- a Sadducee, a member of a Jewish religious ... 203. akrobustia -- the prepuce, foreskin, hence uncircumcision 4817. sullogizomai -- to reckon, to compute, ie to reason 4634. skenopegia -- the setting up of tents 2250. hemera -- day Strong's Hebrew 3054. yahad -- to become a Jew... 3053, 3054. yahad. 3055 . to become a Jew. Transliteration: yahad Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-had') Short Definition: Jews. ... become Jews. ... /hebrew/3054.htm - 6k 3064. Yehudi -- Jewish 3066. Yehudith -- Jewish 3062. Yehudain -- an inhabitant of Judah 3069. Yhvh -- God 3063. Yehudah -- probably "praised," a son of Jacob, also his desc ... Library The Wars of the Jews or History of the Destruction of Jerusalem The Antiquities of the Jews Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews Jews. An Answer to the Jews Jews. King of the Jews To the Jews. The Situation of the Jews During this Period. And of the Jews a Certain Other One, Starting Up... Thesaurus Jews (287 Occurrences)... KING OF THE JEWS. The title applied in mockery of Jesus, and put by Pilate on His cross (Matthew 27:29, 37 parallel Mark 15:26, etc.). ...JEWS. juz, jooz. See JEW. ... /j/jews.htm - 36k Cyrene (7 Occurrences) Claudius (3 Occurrences) Aquila (7 Occurrences) Antiochians Samaritans (9 Occurrences) Adar (10 Occurrences) Arimathea (4 Occurrences) Sanhedrim (20 Occurrences) Susa (20 Occurrences) Resources Why do most Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah? | GotQuestions.orgWhat are Khazar Jews / Khazars? | GotQuestions.org Are Jews saved because they are God's chosen people? Will Jews go to Heaven even if they do not trust in Jesus? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Jews (287 Occurrences)Matthew 2:2 Matthew 27:11 Matthew 27:29 Matthew 27:37 Matthew 28:15 Mark 7:3 Mark 15:2 Mark 15:6 Mark 15:9 Mark 15:12 Mark 15:18 Mark 15:26 Luke 7:3 Luke 23:3 Luke 23:37 Luke 23:38 Luke 23:51 John 1:19 John 2:6 John 2:13 John 2:18 John 2:20 John 3:1 John 3:25 John 4:9 John 4:20 John 4:22 John 5:1 John 5:10 John 5:15 John 5:16 John 5:18 John 6:4 John 6:41 John 6:52 John 7:1 John 7:2 John 7:11 John 7:13 John 7:15 John 7:35 John 8:22 John 8:31 John 8:48 John 8:52 John 8:57 John 9:18 John 9:22 John 10:19 John 10:24 John 10:31 John 10:33 John 11:8 John 11:19 John 11:31 John 11:33 John 11:36 John 11:45 John 11:54 John 11:55 John 12:9 John 12:11 John 13:33 John 18:12 John 18:14 John 18:20 John 18:28 John 18:31 John 18:33 John 18:36 John 18:38 John 18:39 John 19:3 John 19:4 John 19:7 John 19:12 John 19:14 John 19:19 John 19:20 John 19:21 John 19:31 John 19:38 John 19:40 John 19:42 John 20:19 Acts 2:5 Acts 2:10 Acts 2:14 Acts 6:1 Acts 6:9 Acts 9:22 Acts 9:23 Acts 9:29 Acts 10:22 Acts 10:39 Acts 10:45 Acts 11:3 Acts 11:19 Acts 12:3 Acts 12:11 Subtopics Jews: A Corrupted Form, Doubtless, of Judah Parsimony (Stinginess) of the Jews: Toward God Parsimony (Stinginess) of the Jews: Toward the Temple The Jews in the Desert Forty Years The Jews: A Kingdom of Priests The Jews: A Spiritual Seed of True Believers Always Among The Jews: All Other Nations: Envied The Jews: All Other Nations: Hated The Jews: All Other Nations: Oppressed The Jews: All Other Nations: Persecuted The Jews: All Other Nations: Rejoiced at Calamities of The Jews: An Agricultural People The Jews: Beloved for Their Father's Sake The Jews: Blessedness of Blessing The Jews: Blessedness of Favouring The Jews: Brought out of Egypt by God The Jews: Called: Children of Israel The Jews: Called: Children of Jacob The Jews: Called: Seed of Abraham The Jews: Called: Seed of Israel The Jews: Called: Seed of Jacob The Jews: Cast off for Unbelief The Jews: Chosen and Loved by God The Jews: Christ Descended From The Jews: Christ: Regarded As the Restorer of National Greatness The Jews: Circumcised in Token of Their Covenant Relation The Jews: Compassion of Christ For The Jews: Condemned for Associating With Other Nations The Jews: Conversion of, Illustrated The Jews: Degenerated As They Increased in National Greatness The Jews: Denunciations Against Those Who: Aggravated the Afflictions of The Jews: Denunciations Against Those Who: Contended With The Jews: Denunciations Against Those Who: Cursed The Jews: Denunciations Against Those Who: Hated The Jews: Denunciations Against Those Who: Oppressed The Jews: Denunciations Against Those Who: Slaughtered The Jews: Deprived of Civil and Religious Privileges The Jews: Descendants of Abraham The Jews: Descended from Abraham The Jews: Desired and Obtained Kings The Jews: Despised all Strangers The Jews: Despised by the Nations The Jews: Distinction of Castes Among, Noticed The Jews: Divided Into Twelve Tribes The Jews: Divided Into Two Kingdoms After Solomon The Jews: Enemies of, Obliged to Acknowledge Them As Divinely Protected The Jews: Gentiles Made One With, Under the Gospel The Jews: had a Series of Prophets to Promote National Reformation The Jews: had an Ecclesiastical Establishment The Jews: had Courts of Justice The Jews: Held No Intercourse With Strangers The Jews: Imprecated the Blood of Christ Upon Themselves and Their The Jews: Many of, Believed the Gospel The Jews: Modern, Divided Into: Hebrews or Pure Jews The Jews: Modern, Divided Into: Hellenists or Grecians The Jews: Modern, Divided Into: Many Sects and Parties The Jews: National Character of Attachment to Customs of the Law The Jews: National Character of Attachment to Moses The Jews: National Character of Covetous The Jews: National Character of Cowardly The Jews: National Character of Distrustful of God The Jews: National Character of Fondness for Their Brethren The Jews: National Character of Fondness for Traditionary Customs The Jews: National Character of Ignorant of the True Sense of Scripture The Jews: National Character of Love of Country The Jews: National Character of Pride of Descent The Jews: National Character of Prone to Backsliding The Jews: National Character of Prone to Formality in Religion The Jews: National Character of Prone to Idolatry The Jews: National Character of Prone to Rebellion The Jews: National Character of Self-Righteous The Jews: National Character of Stubborn and Stiffnecked The Jews: National Character of Unfaithful to Covenant Engagements The Jews: National Character of Ungrateful to God The Jews: None Hated or Oppressed, With Impunity The Jews: Obliged to Unite Against Enemies The Jews: Often Displeased God by Their Sins The Jews: Often Distinguished in War The Jews: Often Subdued and Made Tributary The Jews: Pray Importunately For The Jews: Prohibited From: Associating With Others The Jews: Prohibited From: Covenanting With Others The Jews: Prohibited From: Following Practices of Others The Jews: Prohibited From: Marry With Others The Jews: Promises Respecting Made to Abraham The Jews: Promises Respecting Made to Isaac The Jews: Promises Respecting Made to Jacob The Jews: Promises Respecting Made to Themselves The Jews: Promises Respecting: Blessing to the Gentiles by Conversion of The Jews: Promises Respecting: Future Glory of The Jews: Promises Respecting: Future Prosperity of The Jews: Promises Respecting: Gentiles Assisting in Their Restoration The Jews: Promises Respecting: Joy Occasioned by Conversion of The Jews: Promises Respecting: Pardon of Sin The Jews: Promises Respecting: Restoration to Their own Land The Jews: Promises Respecting: Reunion of The Jews: Promises Respecting: Salvation The Jews: Promises Respecting: Sanctification The Jews: Promises Respecting: Subjection of Gentiles To The Jews: Promises Respecting: That Christ Shall Appear Amongst The Jews: Promises Respecting: That Christ Shall Dwell Amongst The Jews: Promises Respecting: That Christ Shall Reign Over The Jews: Promises Respecting: The Pouring out of the Spirit Upon Them The Jews: Promises Respecting: The Removal of Their Blindness The Jews: Promises Respecting: Their Humiliation for the Rejection of Christ The Jews: Promises Respecting: Their Return and Seeking to God The Jews: Punished For: Breaking Covenant The Jews: Punished For: Changing the Ordinances The Jews: Punished For: Idolatry The Jews: Punished For: Imprecating Upon Themselves the Blood of Christ The Jews: Punished For: Killing the Prophets The Jews: Punished For: Transgressing the Law The Jews: Punished For: Unbelief The Jews: Punishment of, for Rejecting and Killing Christ, Illustrated The Jews: Received Proselytes from Other Nations The Jews: Religion of, According to Rites Prescribed by God The Jews: Religion of, Typical The Jews: Restored to Their own Land by Cyrus The Jews: Scattered Among the Nations The Jews: Scattered and Peeled The Jews: Separated from all Other Nations The Jews: Shall Finally be Saved The Jews: Strengthened by God in War The Jews: Taken Captive to Assyria and Babylon The Jews: The Covenant Established With The Jews: The Gospel Preached To, First The Jews: The Objects of God's Choice The Jews: The Objects of God's Love The Jews: The Objects of God's Protection The Jews: The Only People Who had Knowledge of God The Jews: The Only People Who Worshipped God The Jews: Their Country Trodden Under Foot by the Gentiles The Jews: Their House Left Desolate The Jews: Their National Greatness The Jews: Their National Privileges The Jews: Trusted to Their Privileges for Salvation The Jews: Unbelieving, Persecuted the Christians The Jews: Under God's Special Protection The Jews: Under the Theocracy Until the Time of Samuel Related Terms |