Gentile describes which of the following?

• A. A follower of Judaism
• B. A Roman citizen
• C. A non-Jewish person
• D. A priest

Answer: (C)

Gentile describes a non-Jewish person. In biblical and historical usage, this term marks someone who is not part of the Jewish people or covenant. It contrasts with Jews—those who belong to the Jewish people or follow Judaism. A follower of Judaism is a Jew, not a Gentile. A Roman citizen refers to a civil status or nationality, which isn’t about religious or ethnic identity. A priest is a religious role within Judaism, not the label for non-Jews. So Gentile is the broad label for people who are not Jewish, and in the New Testament era it also highlights non-Jewish believers who joined the church.