There are several commonly used synonyms for the phrase "descendant of Abraham". These include "Children of Israel", "Israelites", "Hebrews" and "Jews". Each of these terms refers to the lineage of the biblical figure, Abraham, who is considered the father of Israel. The term "Children of Israel" is often used to denote the descendants of Jacob, who was one of Abraham's descendants. The term "Jewish" specifically refers to those descendants who identify as adherents to the Jewish faith, while "Hebrew" is a broader term that can refer to both religious and non-religious descendants of Abraham.