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People group

Gentiles

people group

Broad biblical term for all non-Jewish peoples, whose inclusion in God's people is a central theme of the New Testament.

108 appearances17 Bible books1 known aliases

Who or what is this?

A broad term for all non-Jewish peoples and nations, contrasted throughout Scripture with Israel. The prophets foresee the nations streaming to Zion, and in the New Testament the gospel expands to the Gentiles through 's vision and especially 's missionary work. Their inclusion in the people of God is a central theme of Acts and the epistles.

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