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HOME-BORN

Jewish Life & Customs • Old Testament
Home-born means native-born, especially an Israelite born in the land, as distinguished from a foreigner. In another context it means free-born rather than born as a slave.
Biblical Usage
The term distinguishes a native member of Israel from a foreigner in passages concerning the people and their obligations. Its use in Jeremiah contrasts a free-born person with a slave.