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Christian Hebraist

Hey there kiddo! Do you know what a Christian is? Yes? Great! Now imagine that someone who is a Christian is also very interested in a language called Hebrew. This person wants to learn and understand Hebrew because it is the language that the Bible was written in.

So, a Christian Hebraist is a person who is a Christian and also studies and loves the Hebrew language. They might spend lots of time reading and studying the Hebrew Bible (which Christians sometimes call the Old Testament).

The Christian Hebraist might also be interested in understanding the history and culture of the Jewish people who originally wrote and spoke Hebrew. They might even have Jewish friends and visit Jewish communities to learn more.

The Christian Hebraist might use their knowledge of Hebrew to better understand the Bible and its teachings. They might find deeper meanings in the words and phrases of the Bible that are lost in translations into other languages.

Overall, a Christian Hebraist is someone who loves and studies the Hebrew language and culture because it helps them to better understand their faith and the Bible.