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The Egyptians took the hebrews as slaves , and theywere in bondage for centuries, till Moses saved them.

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Who were the Hebrews enslaved by?

The Hebrews were enslaved by the Egyptians. The Egyptian people didn't necessarily enslaved the Hebrews, The Hyksos took over Egypt and then they feared that the Hebrews were to powerful so they enslaved them.


When and by whom were the Hebrews freed from slavery in Egypt?

God.Answer 2In Egypt it was Moses who rescued the Israelites from slavery under Pharaoh, with miraculous assistance from God.


Why is the ark of the covenant important to the Hebrews?

The ark of the covenant is important to the Hebrews because it symbolizes the presence of God among them and serves as a connection between God and his people. It contains the tablets of the Ten Commandments and represents the covenant made between God and the Israelites. Additionally, the ark is associated with miracles and divine protection in Hebrew scripture.


Why was bread so important to Hebrews?

It goes back to when the Hebrews were enslaved in Egypt. Moses was trying to convince the pharaoh to free them and the pharaoh kept refusing. Moses then unleashed ten plagues on Egypt. After the tenth plague, the pharaoh relented and said the Hebrews were free. While packing, they did not have time to bake bread, as they were afraid the pharaoh would change his mind. This unleavened bread is now called matzah, and is eaten on Passover, the holiday celebrating the liberation of the Jews from Egypt.


Were the Hebrews in the New Testament?

The term "Hebrews" is used in the New Testament to refer to the Jewish people. It was used to distinguish Jewish believers from Gentile believers. So, yes, Hebrews were mentioned in the New Testament.