Hebrew or Modern Hebrew is Israel's official language. It's a Semitic language that belongs to the Afro-Asiatic language family. Worldwide, there are over five million native Hebrew speakers. Historically, it's known as the language of the Judeans, Israelites, and their ancestors. It's also the Bible's language, allowing it to hold an incalculable significance in religion and cultures.
The language's biblical version has existed since 1000 BC. Jews and individuals interested in Judaism are mostly the ones learning it. Because the language helps their study of the Middle East and all its civilizations, archaeologists, linguists, and theologians also invest time in studying it.