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Usually referencing the non-israelite nations. At times used by the prophets to provoke, disassociate and or mock the Israelites with a negative byword that have assimilated to heathen customs. According to the Bible there are two types and classes of people on earth ; 2Esdras6:54-56 1.) Israelites ; commonly referred to today as Jews. 2.) Gentiles/Heathens ; all non-israelite people/nations. The importance of understanding the words cultural context is central to the biblical theme of the Chosen people that are predestined, and the only people through whom The LORD made salvation available. Real Gentiles: 1Esdras8:69 Jeremiah46:1-2 Isaiah60:11-12 Isaiah61:9 Genesis10:5 Israel called Gentiles: Ezekiel20:32 2Maccabees 6:8-9 1Corinthians12:2. Romans9:24-26 1Peter1:1 • Israelites that assimilate to American customs and traditions are considered gentile.
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