The biblical term "proselyte" is an anglicization of the Koine Greek term προσήλυτος (proselytos), as used in the Septuagint (Greek Old Testament) for "stranger", i.e. a "newcomer to Israel "; [1] a "sojourner in the land", [2] and in the Greek New Testament [3] for a first-century convert to Judaism, generally from Ancient Greek religion.

The meaning of PROSELYTE is a new convert (as to a faith or cause).

Proselyte (a stranger, a new comer), the name given by the Jews to foreigners who adopted the Jewish religion. The dispersion of the Jews in foreign countries, which has been spoken of elsewhere [DISPERSION, THE], enabled them to make many converts to their faith. The converts who were thus attracted joined, with varying strictness, in the ...

PROSELYTE (προσήλυτος, G4670, visitor, newcomer). The Gr. noun comes from a verb meaning “to approach.” It is the usual LXX rendering of the Heb. גֵּר, H1731, one who lives in a foreign community. A general meaning is a convert from one religion to another; the specific meaning is a convert to Judaism, so used in the NT.

PROSELYTE definition: 1. someone who has been persuaded to change their religious or political beliefs: 2. → proselytize…. Learn more.

2022年1月4日 · At first, a proselyte was simply a convert to Judaism, usually from Greek paganism. Today, the word proselyte refers to a new convert to any religion or doctrine. Proselytization is the seeking of converts, and it is something Christians are commanded to do (Matthew 28:18–20).

PROSELYTE meaning: 1. someone who has been persuaded to change their religious or political beliefs: 2. → proselytize…. Learn more.