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• In considering the Bar Kokhba Revolt in relation to the Hebrew and Aramaic languages, we find that Hebrew and Aramaic were both used at this time. Archaeologists such as Yigael Yadin suggest that there was a resurgence of Hebrew at this time. This would be entirely natural, since the Jews were fiercely nationalistic and patriotic and wanted to regain Jerusalem as their Holy City, to restore worship at the Temple, and to re-establish the Law of Moses. As well as a longing for those things, a longing for Hebrew would not be surprising.