The Hebrew term ʽam ha·ʼaʹrets was originally used in a positive way to designate regular members of society. But in time the arrogant religious leaders of Judah changed the sense of ʽam ha·ʼaʹrets to one of opprobrium.
इब्रानी पद एमहाएरेट्‌स का प्रयोग मूलतः समाज के साधारण सदस्यों को पुकारने के लिए एक सकारात्मक तरीक़े से किया जाता था ।