προσήλυτος
prosēlutosproselyteHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine4 occurrences2 books4 verses
Definition
προσήλυτος, -ον
(προοελαύνω), [in LXX for גֵּר ;]
1. one who has arrived, a stranger.
2. Of converts to Judaism, a proselyte (see DB, see word): Matthew 23:15, Acts 2:10; 6:5; 13:43.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as προσήλυτος:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Matthew 23:15προσήλυτον · convertWoe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You traverse land and sea to win a single convert, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are.
- Acts 2:11προσήλυτοι · converts to Judaism…both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!”
- Acts 6:5προσήλυτον · a convert [to Judaism]This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.
- Acts 13:43προσηλύτων · converts to JudaismAfter the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.