Who were the “god fearers”? Select all that apply.

Question

Gentiles that chose not to become proselytes.
Gentiles who respected Jews, their values and who attended synagogue.
Gentiles who emigrated from Judah to the Decapolis.
Gentiles who acknowledged God as God.
Gentiles who lived in Palestine and assisted the Romans in their oppression of Jews.
Gentiles who were literally afraid of God.

Answer 1

The "god fearers" primarily refer to:

1. Gentiles that chose not to become proselytes.
2. Gentiles who respected Jews, their values and who attended synagogue.
3. Gentiles who acknowledged God as God.

These individuals were typically attracted to Judaism and often participated in Jewish worship and customs without fully converting to Judaism. The other options listed do not accurately describe the god fearers in the historical context.