Bible dictionary for children
Jew
A Jew is a member of the Jewish people.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A Jew is a member of the Jewish people. Jewish identity includes a long shared history and tradition; Jesus and his first disciples were Jewish.
Talk about it
Why should we avoid treating one person's actions as a description of a whole people?
An example from the Bible
Esther introduces Mordecai as a Jew living in Susa. His story takes place among Jewish people living outside their ancestral homeland.
Read Esther 2:5 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Esther 2:5
There was a certain Jew in the citadel of Susa whose name was Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
