* favorably compares the Christian faith to the Old Testament faith.
* exalts Jesus Christ as Lord.
Hebrews was written with a twofold intent:
1. To confirm Jewish Christians by showing that Judaism had come to an end through the fulfillment by Christ of the whole purpose of the law; and
2. The passages of exhortation show that the Writer had in view the danger of Jewish professed believers of either lapsing back into Judaism, or of pausing short of true faith in Jesus Christ.
The key-word is "better." Hebrews is a series of contrasts between the good things of Judaism and the better things of Christ.
The Hebrews' military was an army composed of Hebrews.
Yes, there were Hebrews in the Book of Judges. The Book was also written by Hebrews.
The connection between Egypt and the Hebrews stems from the biblical narrative of the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt according to the Book of Exodus. The Hebrews, led by Moses, fled Egypt after experiencing centuries of oppression and emerged as a distinct community bound by their faith in one God. This event is a central theme in Jewish history and has had a profound influence on both Egyptian and Hebrew cultures.
David was one of the Kings of the Hebrews.
The Hebrews are considered as Gods own people.
In the Hebrews time his nickname was "Father of the Hebrews"
Yes, the Hebrews had many many wars.
Hebrews speak the Hebrew language.
No. The Hebrews worship only God. It is forbidden for the Hebrews to worship men or engage in Human sacrifice.
Father of the Hebrews = אב העברים
At that time, the Hebrews were slaves in Egypt.
Israel is the home of Hebrews, but they are actually called Jews.