The Jews

A post-exilic designation for descendants of the people from the kingdom of Judah and also for adherents to their religion from other nations. The term is used extensively in the NT where it has a variety of nuances.

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Early use of the term “Jews” Pre-exilic and exilic use Je 40:11–12 See also Je 32:12; Je 34:8–9; Je 38:19; Je 40:15; Je 41:3; Je 43:8–9; Je 44:1; Je 44:26–27; Je 52:28–30; Da 3:8–12 Used of the citizens of the province of Judah Ezr 5:1 See also Ezr 4:23; Ezr 5:5; Ezr 6:7–8; Ezr 6:14; Ne 2:16; Ne 4:1–2;…