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Jewish

Jewish Life & Customs • New Testament
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Jewish means belonging to the Jews or associated with Jewish life and teaching. The term is used in the New Testament in reference to Jewish traditions and legends.

Definition

Jewish means belonging to the Jews or associated with Jewish life. The term may also describe rabbinical legends or traditions.

Biblical Usage

In Titus 1:14 it is applied to Jewish fables or legends, in the context of warnings against giving heed to them.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
of or belonging to Jews; an epithet applied to their rabbinical legends. (Titus 1:14)
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