Lexical Definition
προσήλυτος prosḗlytos (pros-ay'-loo-tos) proselyte G:N-M
from the alternate of προσέρχομαι
proselyte.
- an arriver from a foreign region, i.e. (specially), an acceder (convert) to Judaism ("proselyte")
Usage: 8 forms in 87 verses
Abbott-Smith
† προσήλυτος, -ον (< προσελαύνω), [in LXX for גֵּר;]
1. one who has arrived, a stranger.
2. Of converts to Judaism, a proselyte (v. DB, s.v.): Mt 23:15, Ac 2:10 6:5 13:43.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 23:15 |
| Acts | 2:10 · 6:5 · 13:43 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
προσήλυτος-ος, ον,
one that has arrived at a place, stranger, sojourner, τῷ προσελθόντι προσηλύτῳ[LXX]
__II one who has come over to Judaism, convert, proselyte, [NT+1st c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Exod.12.49 ☩ Matt.23.15 ☩ Acts.2.10