Jews

The word “Jew” is used in different ways. The name “Jew” is derived from Judah, one of the sons of the patriarch Jacob. It is used to:

  • denote someone belonging to the people of Israel;
  • denote someone living specifically in the province of Judea (as a synonym for Judean);
  • denote someone who practises the Jewish religion.

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