What is a "God fearer"?

Biblical Thoughts

Biblical Thoughts

Q: In Acts 10:2, Cornelius is described as "one who feared God." What does this mean?

A: This is actually not so much a description of his character as a technical term. The phrase "God fearer" (or something similar) is used many times in Acts. It is a term applied to a Gentile who worshiped Jehovah,but who had not (yet) been circumcised and become a full Jewish proselyte.