Bible Dictionary
JEW, JEWESS, JEWISH
Jew originally meant an inhabitant of Judah but later came to designate the descendants of Abraham and the people of Israel generally. In the New Testament it commonly refers to the Jewish people, their language, or their religious customs.
Biblical Usage
In the New Testament, Jews is the familiar term for Israelites. Jewish may describe their language, religion, or traditions, and Jewess occurs in reference to particular women.