Hebrews. See on Acts 6:1.

Israelites. See on Acts 3:12, and compare Philippians 3:5, and the phrase Israel of God, Galatians 6:16, and an Israelite indeed, John 1:48. Seed of Abraham. Compare Matthew 3:9; John 8:33; Romans 9:7; Romans 11:1; Galatians 3:16; Hebrews 2:16. The three names are arranged climactically, Hebrews pointing to the nationality; Israelites to the special relation to God's covenant; seed of Abraham to the messianic privilege. Compare with the whole, Philippians 3:4; Philippians 3:5.

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