Proselytes

Proselytes

Described
Esther 8:17 ; Isaiah 56:3
REQUIRED
- To give up all heathen practices
  Ezra 6:21
- To give up all heathen associates
  Ruth 1:16 ; 2:11 ; Psalms 45:10 ; Luke 14:26
- To be circumcised
  Genesis 17:13 ; Exodus 12:48
- To enter into covenant to serve the Lord
  Deuteronomy 29:10-13 ; Nehemiah 10:28 Nehemiah 10:29
- To observe the law of Moses as Jews
  Exodus 12:49
Unfaithfulness in, punished
Ezekiel 14:7
From the Ammonites and Moabites restricted for ever from holding office in the congregation
Deuteronomy 23:3
From the Egyptians and Edomites restricted to the third generation from holding office in the congregation
Deuteronomy 23:7 Deuteronomy 23:8
Were entitled to all privileges
Exodus 12:48 ; Isaiah 56:3-7
Went up to the feasts
Acts 2:10 ; 8:27
Pharisees, zealous in making
Matthew 23:15
Many, embraced the gospel
Acts 6:5 ; 13:43
Later called devout Greeks
John 12:20 ; Acts 17:4

Bibliography Information

Torrey, R.A., Reverand. "Entry for 'Proselytes'". "The New Topical Text Book". . 1897.