{"id":11539,"date":"2025-10-28T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/?p=11539"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:45:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T19:45:44","slug":"who-were-the-gentiles-in-the-bible-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/en\/who-were-the-gentiles-in-the-bible-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Were the Gentiles in the Bible? Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The word <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> is one of the most significant in Scripture. It appears in contexts involving peoples, covenants, promises, and salvation. From the Old Testament to the New, the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> represent all those who did not belong to the nation of Israel \u2014 the foreign peoples, the \u201cnations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time, the term <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> came to symbolize all peoples reached by divine grace through Jesus Christ. Understanding who the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> were is essential to grasp God\u2019s plan for all humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\">Index \u2013 Straight to the Point<\/mark><\/strong><\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#quick-summary\">Quick Summary<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#remarkable-examples-of-gentiles-reached-by-god\">Remarkable examples of Gentiles reached by God<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#passages-that-reveal-this-promise\">Passages that reveal this promise<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-jesus-treated-the-gentiles\">How Jesus treated the Gentiles<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#decisive-moments-in-the-evangelization-of-the-gentiles\">Decisive moments in the evangelization of the Gentiles<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-this-means-spiritually\">What this means spiritually<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#prophetic-texts-about-the-salvation-of-the-gentiles\">Prophetic texts about the salvation of the Gentiles<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#contributions-of-the-gentiles\">Contributions of the Gentiles<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1761678685987\">What are the Gentiles according to the Bible?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1761678719814\">Who were the Gentiles in the Bible?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1761678729453\">What does Jesus say about the Gentiles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1761678746271\">What is the meaning of \u201cGentiles\u201d?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quick-summary\"><strong>Quick Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Bible, the term <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> refers to all peoples who <strong>did not belong to Israel<\/strong>. They were the <strong>foreign nations<\/strong>, outside the Jewish covenant, but who <strong>were also included in the plan of salvation<\/strong> through Jesus Christ.<br>From the New Testament onward, the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> represent the expansion of the Gospel to the whole world, showing that <strong>God\u2019s grace is universal<\/strong> \u2014 it reaches all peoples, without distinction of origin, race, or culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"the-biblical-meaning-of-the-word-gentiles\"><strong>The biblical meaning of the word Gentiles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Bible, the word <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> comes from the Hebrew <em>goyim<\/em> and the Greek <em>ethnos<\/em>, both meaning \u201cnations\u201d or \u201cpeoples.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hebrew:<\/strong> <em>Goyim<\/em> \u2013 foreign peoples or non-Israelites<br><strong>Greek:<\/strong> <em>Ethnos<\/em> \u2013 ethnic groups, peoples, cultures<br><strong>Christian usage:<\/strong> all non-Jews<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Old Testament, Israel was the people set apart by God. The <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> were seen as foreigners \u2014 not because God rejected them, but because they did not yet know His covenant. God\u2019s purpose was always to include the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> in His plan of salvation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"gentiles-in-the-old-testament\"><strong>Gentiles in the Old Testament<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the earliest biblical books, the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> appear in various narratives. Although there was a distinction between Israel and the other nations, God always showed compassion to those who sought the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remarkable-examples-of-gentiles-reached-by-god\">Remarkable examples of Gentiles reached by God<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ruth<\/strong>, the Moabite, became part of Jesus\u2019 lineage<br><strong>Rahab<\/strong>, from Jericho, believed in the God of Israel and was saved<br><strong>Nineveh<\/strong>, a Gentile city, repented after hearing Jonah<br><strong>Naaman<\/strong>, the Syrian, recognized the Lord\u2019s power after being healed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These examples show that divine grace was never restricted to Israel. God used the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> to reveal His mercy and His desire to reach all peoples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"NJV5fG5gtqE\"><iframe title=\"Quem eram os gentios na B\u00edblia? Explicado\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NJV5fG5gtqE?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"gods-promise-to-the-gentiles\"><strong>God\u2019s promise to the Gentiles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long before Christ\u2019s coming, God had already promised that the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> would be part of His people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"passages-that-reveal-this-promise\">Passages that reveal this promise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Genesis 12:3:<\/strong> \u201cIn you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.\u201d<br><strong>Isaiah 49:6:<\/strong> \u201cI will make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.\u201d<br><strong>Psalm 67:2:<\/strong> \u201cThat your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These texts show that, from the beginning, God\u2019s plan was universal. The choice of Israel was not exclusionary but strategic: through it, the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> would also come to know the true God.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-explicado.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Gentiles\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-explicado.webp 1600w, https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-explicado-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-explicado-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-explicado-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-explicado-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-explicado-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-explicado-696x392.webp 696w, https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-explicado-1068x601.webp 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"gentiles-in-the-new-testament\"><strong>Gentiles in the New Testament<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the coming of Jesus Christ, the meaning of <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> changed radically. The Messiah broke the religious and ethnic barriers that separated Jews and foreigners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-jesus-treated-the-gentiles\">How Jesus treated the Gentiles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Healed the Roman centurion\u2019s servant<\/strong>, praising his faith<br><strong>Spoke with the <a href=\"https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/en\/samaritan-woman-the-meaning-of-her-encounter-with-jesus\/\">Samaritan woman<\/a><\/strong>, revealing Himself as the Messiah<br><strong>Praised the faith of the Canaanite woman<\/strong>, saying, \u201cGreat is your faith.\u201d<br><strong>Taught that the Gospel would be preached to all nations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These actions showed that God\u2019s love was inclusive. In Christ, the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> were invited to be part of the Kingdom of Heaven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"the-apostles-mission-among-the-gentiles\"><strong>The apostles\u2019 mission among the Gentiles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After Jesus\u2019 ascension, the Holy Spirit guided the apostles to take the Gospel to the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong>. The milestone of this mission occurred when Peter received a divine vision showing that God shows no favoritism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"decisive-moments-in-the-evangelization-of-the-gentiles\">Decisive moments in the evangelization of the Gentiles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peter and Cornelius: Cornelius, a Gentile centurion, received the Holy Spirit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Council of Jerusalem: the apostles confirmed that the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> could follow Christ without adopting all Jewish customs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles: traveled to cities such as Ephesus, Corinth, and Philippi, taking the Gospel to new peoples<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mission among the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> consolidated Christianity as a global faith, open to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"difference-between-jews-and-gentiles\"><strong>Difference between Jews and Gentiles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main difference was the covenant with God. The Jews were descendants of Abraham and kept the Law of Moses; the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong>, on the other hand, lived outside that covenant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, with Christ, this separation was abolished. In <strong>Ephesians 2:14<\/strong>, Paul says, \u201cChrist is our peace, who has made the two groups one.\u201d Now, faith \u2014 not origin \u2014 defines who belongs to the people of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, both Jews and <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> became part of the same promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"gentiles-and-the-new-covenant-in-christ\"><strong>Gentiles and the new covenant in Christ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new covenant is the heart of the Christian message. Through Jesus\u2019 sacrifice, all peoples \u2014 including the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> \u2014 can be reconciled to God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-this-means-spiritually\">What this means spiritually<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dividing wall was torn down<br>Salvation does not depend on ancestry, but on faith<br>All have direct access to God through Christ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through this covenant, the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> were grafted into Israel\u2019s spiritual tree, becoming children of the same Father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"the-gentiles-in-biblical-prophecies\"><strong>The Gentiles in biblical prophecies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prophets clearly announced that the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> would be reached by the divine light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prophetic-texts-about-the-salvation-of-the-gentiles\">Prophetic texts about the salvation of the Gentiles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Isaiah 60:3:<\/strong> \u201cNations shall come to your light.\u201d<br><strong>Malachi 1:11:<\/strong> \u201cFrom the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the Gentiles.\u201d<br><strong>Revelation 7:9:<\/strong> \u201cA great multitude from every nation and tribe&#8230; before the throne and before the Lamb.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These prophecies show that God\u2019s plan was always global \u2014 and that the Gospel fulfilled exactly that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-estudo-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-estudo-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-estudo-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-estudo-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-estudo-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-estudo-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-estudo-696x392.webp 696w, https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-estudo-1068x601.webp 1068w, https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gentios-estudo.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"the-importance-of-the-gentiles-in-the-expansion-of-christianity\"><strong>The importance of the Gentiles in the expansion of Christianity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> were fundamental for the spread of the Gospel. After the first conversions, entire cities became missionary centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contributions-of-the-gentiles\">Contributions of the Gentiles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They founded churches in Rome, Antioch, and Philippi<br>They helped translate the Scriptures into other languages<br>They carried Christianity to new cultures and continents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong>, the Gospel would not have reached the whole world. They are a symbol of grace extended to all peoples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"spiritual-lessons-the-gentiles-teach-us\"><strong>Spiritual lessons the Gentiles teach us<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The story of the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> reveals great spiritual truths:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>God does not show partiality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faith is the bond that unites all humanity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salvation is universal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divine love is inclusive and transformative<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These lessons remind us that the Kingdom of God is a place of unity, not division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-the-gentiles\"><strong>Frequently asked questions about the Gentiles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761678685987\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are the Gentiles according to the Bible?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In the Bible, <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> is the term used to designate <strong>all peoples who were not part of the nation of Israel<\/strong>. The word comes from the Hebrew <em>goyim<\/em> and the Greek <em>ethnos<\/em>, both meaning \u201cnations\u201d or \u201cpeoples.\u201d<br \/>For the Jews, the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> were foreigners, outside the covenant established by God with Abraham. However, from the Old Testament onward, God already showed His desire to <strong>reach the Gentiles<\/strong> with His grace, promising that \u201call the families of the earth\u201d would be blessed through faith.<br \/>In the New Testament, the term gains a new meaning: the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> are part of the plan of salvation in Christ, receiving the same love, forgiveness, and eternal promise offered to Israel.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761678719814\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Who were the Gentiles in the Bible?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> were <strong>all non-Jewish peoples<\/strong>, that is, those who did not belong to the lineage of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They were the nations that lived outside the Mosaic law and followed their own customs and religions.<br \/>Among the examples of <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> mentioned in Scripture are the <strong>Romans<\/strong>, <strong>Greeks<\/strong>, <strong>Samaritans<\/strong>, <strong>Syrians<\/strong>, <strong>Babylonians<\/strong>, and other peoples neighboring Israel.<br \/>Even though they were considered foreigners, many <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> demonstrated faith in the true God \u2014 such as <strong>Ruth<\/strong>, the Moabite, and <strong>Cornelius<\/strong>, the Roman centurion. These characters show that God\u2019s love <strong>has no borders<\/strong> and that faith is the true bond between the Creator and humanity.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761678729453\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What does Jesus say about the Gentiles?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Jesus broke religious barriers by teaching that the Kingdom of God would also be open to the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong>.<br \/>During His ministry, He <strong>healed the servant of a Roman centurion<\/strong>, <strong>spoke with the Samaritan woman<\/strong>, and <strong>praised the faith of a Canaanite woman<\/strong> \u2014 actions unthinkable in the Jewish culture of the time.<br \/>In several passages, such as <strong>Matthew 28:19<\/strong>, Jesus commands: \u201cGo and make disciples of all nations.\u201d That expression \u2014 \u201call nations\u201d \u2014 directly includes the <strong>Gentiles<\/strong>.<br \/>Thus, Christ Himself revealed that <strong>salvation is universal<\/strong>, and that the message of the Gospel must reach every people and culture, without exceptions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761678746271\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the meaning of \u201cGentiles\u201d?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The word <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> means <strong>\u201cnations\u201d or \u201cpeoples\u201d<\/strong> and was used to describe <strong>those who were foreigners in relation to Israel<\/strong>. Over time, the term came to represent <strong>all people outside the Jewish covenant<\/strong> who, by faith in Christ, can be integrated into the people of God.<br \/>In a spiritual sense, <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> symbolizes the <strong>inclusion of all peoples in the divine promise<\/strong>, showing that grace is not limited by origin or tradition.<br \/>The concept sums up one of the greatest truths of Christianity: <strong>God desires to save all humanity<\/strong>, both Jews and Gentiles, united in the same faith through Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> are an essential part of God\u2019s plan. Their inclusion in the divine promises shows that the Creator\u2019s love has no borders. From the ancient prophecies to the New Testament, we see the fulfillment of God\u2019s will to unite Jews and <strong>Gentiles<\/strong> into one spiritual family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, everyone who believes in Christ is an heir to this same promise. The Kingdom of God is open to all, and the invitation still echoes: \u201cCome to me, all peoples, all nations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/en\/psalm-44-cry-remembrance-and-trust-in-god\/\">Psalm 44: Cry, Remembrance, and Trust in God<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/en\/psalm-43-a-deep-reflection-on-justice-and-hope-in-god\/\">Psalm 43: A Deep Reflection on Justice and Hope in God<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/en\/psalm-41-a-deep-reflection-on-mercy\/\">Psalm 41: A Deep Reflection on Mercy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/metasdavida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milagres Hoje<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope you enjoyed it<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The word Gentiles is one of the most significant in Scripture. It appears in contexts involving peoples, covenants, promises, and salvation. 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