Hebrew: Old Testament Language

This written and spoken communication evolved from the Canaanite languages and was used by the ancient Israelites. After the Babylonian exile (586 BC), it gradually declined as a spoken language, being replaced by Aramaic though it remained in use for religious and literary purposes. During the time of Christ Greek was the dominant language. 

Modern Hebrew, revived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries serves as the official language of present day Israel.