Hebrewist noun 2adjective 1forms 4 noun2 •A scholar who is expert in the Hebrew language.According to Gerenius, the world renowned Hebrewist and Lexicographer, the word translated sprinkle, signifies “to spout up,” and then to sprinkle, as the result. — 1856 •A member or descendant of a Semitic people claiming descent from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; Hebrew.He granted her request at once, and enfranchised the bonded Hebrewists. — 1848 adjective1 •Pertaining to the Hebrew people, language, or culture.We know that even among the Hebrewist tribes that when thier^([sic – meaning their]) Temple was captured by Pompey B.C. 63, that that Sabbath was afterwards observed as a great fast day. — 1904 formsHebrewists · hebrewists · more Hebrewist · most Hebrewist