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Strong's G2475 Ἰσραηλίτης (israelites)

Israelites means “Israelite” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2475 — chaloph in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2475
Language Greek
Linked Usages 18
Books 10

Strong's G2475 Quick Answer

Strong's G2475 Ἰσραηλίτης (Israelites) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Israelites (is-rah-ale-ee'-tace) n/p. 1. an "Israelite", i.e. descendant of Israel {literally or figuratively} It has 18 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include israel, israelite, and israelites. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
Israelites (is-rah-ale-ee'-tace) n/p. 1. an "Israelite", i.e. descendant of Israel {literally or figuratively}
Usage
18 linked usages
Books
10 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
israel, israelite, and israelites

Meaning and Definition

Israelites (is-rah-ale-ee'-tace) n/p. 1. an "Israelite", i.e. descendant of Israel {literally or figuratively} [from G2474] KJV: Israelite Root(s): G2474

Original Word
Ἰσραηλίτης
Transliteration
Israelites
Derivation
Root: Ἰσραήλ R1: 2474
Morphology
Name Person

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2475. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

Israelite

Usage: Ἰσραηλείτης (Rec. -λίτης), ου, ὁ [in LXX: Num.25:8 (יִשְׂרָאֵל), 3Ki.21:1 (יִזְרְעֵאלִי; Luc. Ἰεζραηλίτης), etc. ;] an Israelite, the name expressive of theocratic privilege (see: Ἑβραῖος): Rom.9:4 11:1, 2Co.11:22; ἀληθῶς Ἰ., Jhn.1:48; ἄνδρες Ἰ., Act.2:22 3:12 5:35 13:16 21:23.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2475 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Israelites, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

Israel Acts 2:22 Israelite John 1:47 Israelites Romans 9:4

How Strong's G2475 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 9 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2475 (Ἰσραηλίτης) appears 12 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2475 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2475 in the New Testament

9 indexed usages in New Testament.

John 1:47 KJV

Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!

Acts 2:22 KJV

Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:

Acts 3:12 KJV

And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?

Strong's G2475 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

8 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Leviticus 24:10 Septuagint / Brenton

And there went forth a son of an Israelitish woman, and he was son of an Egyptian man among the sons of Israel; and they fought in the camp, the son of the Israelitish woman, and a man who was an Israelite.

Leviticus 24:11 Septuagint / Brenton

And the son of the Israelitish woman named THE NAME and cursed; and they brought him to Moses: and his mother’s name was Shelomith, daughter of Dibri of the tribe of Dan.

Numbers 25:8 Septuagint / Brenton

and went in after the Israelitish man into the chamber, and pierced them both through, both the Israelitish man, and the woman through her womb; and the plague was stayed from the children of Israel.

Strong's G2475 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

4 Maccabees 18:1 Septuagint / Brenton

O Israelitish children, descendants of the seed of Abraham, obey this law, and in every way be religious.

Usage Excerpts

First 18 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2475.

Leviticus 24:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And there went forth a son of an Israelitish woman, and he was son of an Egyptian man among the sons of Israel; and they fought in the camp, the son of the Israelitish woman, and a man who was an Israelite.
Leviticus 24:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the son of the Israelitish woman named THE NAME and cursed; and they brought him to Moses: and his mother’s name was Shelomith, daughter of Dibri of the tribe of Dan.
Numbers 25:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and went in after the Israelitish man into the chamber, and pierced them both through, both the Israelitish man, and the woman through her womb; and the plague was stayed from the children of Israel.
Numbers 25:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Now the name of the smitten Israelitish man, who was smitten with the Midianitish woman, was Zimri son of Salmon, prince of a house of the tribe of Simeon.
Deuteronomy 22:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and shall fine him a hundred shekels, and shall give them to the father of the damsel, because he has brought forth an evil name against a virgin of Israel; and she shall be his wife: he shall never be able to put her away.
2 Kingdoms 17:25 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Absalom appointed Amasa in the room of Joab over the host. And Amasa was the son of a man whose name was Jether of Jezreel: he went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, the sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab.
Psalms 87:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A song of a Psalm for the sons of Korah for the end, upon Mahalath for responsive strains, of instruction for Heman the Israelite.
Psalms 88:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A Psalm of instruction for Ethan the Israelite.
John 1:47 New Testament, KJV
Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
Acts 2:22 New Testament, KJV
Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:
Acts 3:12 New Testament, KJV
And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?
Acts 5:35 New Testament, KJV
And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.
Acts 13:16 New Testament, KJV
Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.
Acts 21:28 New Testament, KJV
Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.
Romans 9:4 New Testament, KJV
Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;
Romans 11:1 New Testament, KJV
I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.
2 Corinthians 11:22 New Testament, KJV
Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.
4 Maccabees 18:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O Israelitish children, descendants of the seed of Abraham, obey this law, and in every way be religious.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2475, grouped by book.

Leviticus 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 5 usages, New Testament
Romans 2 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2475 FAQ

What does israelites (Ἰσραηλίτης) mean?

Israelites (Strong's G2475) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Israelite". Israelites (is-rah-ale-ee'-tace) n/p. 1. an "Israelite", i.e. descendant of Israel {literally or figuratively}

How many times is israelites (Ἰσραηλίτης) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 18 linked usages for Strong's G2475 across 10 books.

Where can I study israelites (Ἰσραηλίτης) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2475 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate israelites (Ἰσραηλίτης)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as israel, israelite, and israelites. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2475 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 8 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2475, with linked reader references where each row is available.