Can you answer this question logically without scripture reference?

Question

It is my understanding from reading the Old Testament that the “Messiah” will be of the lineage of King David, and that King David was from the lineage of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. If this is true then why do people say that Jesus was a Jew instead of a Hebrew? If he is a descendant of Judah instead would that not mean that he is not the “Messiah” as was prophesied since he is not of the lineage of King David?

Answer 1

Jews are Hebrews.

Better yet Jews are observers of Judaism and Hebrew are descendants of a man named Heber (the great-great-great grandfather of Abraham, father of the Jews).

Judah is one of the 12 great-grandsons of Abraham.

King David was from the tribe of Judah--which means he was a descendant of Judah's children.

Jesus comes from way down the lineage of King David, that is why he is called the Lion of Judah.

And now you know. Boy, that was easy.

Answer 2

JED:
The word "Hebrew" is a word that can mean for one thing, "a person or follower of God" , such was the case of the Israelites. Yes; Jesus was a "Jew" because He descended from the lineage of the tribe of Judah - the "royalty" tribe. Jesus is refereed to in the Book of Revelation, of the Bible, as "King of kings". Even, Pontius Pilot had a sign nailed to Jesus' cross, which stated, that He [Jesus] was "the king of the Jews". No doubt about it. Jesus was both, the Messiah and a "Jew" - of the lineage of the very same tribe where King David was from - the Tribe of Judah.

Answer 3

Abraham & his descendants were first called Hebrews. After God renamed Jacob to Israel and established the 12 tribes from 10 sons & 2 grandsons, Abraham's descendants also became known as the children of Israel.(Israelites). The tribe of Judah and the small tribe of Benjamin, however, remained as the Southern Kingdom known as Judea. After Judea fell to the Babylonians and the people were taken into exile, they became known as the Judah-ites and the religion they practiced, Judah-ism. Eventually all Abraham's descendants became generally known by the name of the largest remaining tribe (Judah) and the name was shortened to Jews.

I wish I could show you a family tree here. You would see that Jacob had 12 sons. His 4th (by Leah) son is Judah. As best I can determine, born between 1928--1915 BC. Then years & years pass and David is born, 1040 BC. Again, years & years pass and then Jesus, Messiah is born,5-6 BC. (all in the lineage of Judah, Jacob, Abraham, Terah, Eber, Shem & Noah.)

Hope this clarifies and is helpful to you.

Answer 4

Jews ARE Hebrews. All Hebrews weren't Jews, but all Jews were Hebrews.

David was a Hebrew who descended from the line of Judah. Please read Genesis 49 and note the promise to Judah.

It seems like you got it crossed up somewhere. Judah was a son of Jacob who was later named Israel.

Answer 5

So, you want us to answer questions about His lineage without referring to where His lineage is described? Very generous of you.

The term "Jew" is not all that specific in it's use now, nor was it then. It refers to members of a culture as well as members of several closely related religions. (And yes, more than one form of Judaism is still practiced to this very day...even though we would call all of them Jews.)

The word "Hebrew" isn't much better...it applies to a group of related languages, any of the various Semitic peoples of the world, and is frequently used interchangeably with the term "Jew".

People say a lot of things about Jesus, (just look around R&S) and many of them are wrong. Even those who spend years studying the Bible will still disagree on many points. None of this changes who Jesus was or what He did.

Answer 6

God is powerful: 2 Chronicles sixteen:a million ability 36 years from the separation of Judah and Israel, Asa now being king. Cletus: Eye for an eye fixed is an component of the economy of Israeli, and concerns a central authority punishing a criminal. interior the Christian economy, we are to not take chilly blooded very own revenge, yet can nevertheless anticipate a lawful punishment for evil doers; we can nevertheless paintings as squaddies or policemen, and attempt to quit criminal interest besides. there is not any conflict! Samwise: they don't seem to be mutually unique. Matthew 7:12 would restrict lots of immoral interest, not authorize it. Islam: Ths verse ability: Why do you question me with regards to that stable concern (the regulation)? there is one that is powerful (God) / he who's God is one (confirming the Trinity). He does not deny his very own goodness. Dem2008: The word toddlers right here is nahar that would advise something from seven years old or so, to approximately 40 years of age. those have been in all probability squaddies, or a minimum of valueless youthful adult males. They have been easily insulting God, and making relaxing of the recent miracle with regards to Elijah. in all probability they have been extra effective than waiting to kill Elisha in the event that they might have. additionally, do not tease Bears - they have an prolonged memory. Witness: Why do not you like the story in Acts 9 and 26? The Bible demonstrates that God lives in a mild far extra extraordinary than the solar, yet became usually provided to guy as thunder and lightning in thick rain clouds. this could be a manner of asserting that He did not show himself in all His glory. There are varous theophanies written approximately interior the scriptures; Jesus became unique in that He not in elementary terms observed the father, yet totally knew his religious nature besides. Exodus 13:21-22; Psalm 80 one:7; Ezekiel a million:4; 1Timothy 6:sixteen. you're suitable in that some variations of the Bible are extra effective than others - ok.J.V..

Answer 7

The term "Jew" is synonymous with "Hebrew." In greco-roman times Palestine was called Judea and the name of its inhabitants who followed the Abrahamic religion were thus called "Jews", irrespective of what tribe of Israel they descended from.

Answer 8

Hebrews are Jews. Its a different name for the same thing. Jews spoke the hebrew language. My Jewish friend had to go to Hebrew classes for his barmitsfa.

Answer 9

Hebrew was a language?

God Bless

Answer 10

So you want a biblical question answered, without biblical reference?
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How about just asking a question that makes sense?