Dictionary entry

Proselytes

R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Described Es 8:17; Isa 56:3

REQUIRED

To give up all heathen practices Ezr 6:21

To give up all heathen associates Ru 1:16; 2:11; Ps 45:10; Lu 14:26

To be circumcised Ge 17:13; Ex 12:48

To enter into covenant to serve the Lord De 29:10-13; Ne 10:28,29

To observe the law of Moses as Jews Ex 12:49

Unfaithfulness in, punished Eze 14:7

From the Ammonites and Moabites restricted for ever from holding office in the congregation De 23:3

From the Egyptians and Edomites restricted to the third generation from holding office in the congregation De 23:7,8

Were entitled to all privileges Ex 12:48; Isa 56:3-7

Went up to the feasts Ac 2:10; 8:27

Pharisees, zealous in making Mt 23:15

Many, embraced the gospel Ac 6:5; 13:43

Later called devout Greeks Joh 12:20; Ac 17:4