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“Hebrews” in Acts 6:1
Now in those days, while the disciples were multiplying in number, there was grumbling from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. —Acts 6:1 LSB
These “Hebrews” are the Hebrew-speaking Jews, as distinguished from those who spoke Greek.
More information
- Answers about the Ancient Hebrew language
- What is a Hebrew?
- What is a Jew?
- Hebrew of the Hebrews
- What is the Epistle to the Hebrews?
- Greek
- Grecians/Hellenists
Article Version: January 27, 2026