Lets let Peter explain himself what the vision meant as what was told to him went against the word of GOD.
17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,
28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
Do Jewish people consider Gentiles unclean - Answers
Do Jewish people consider Gentiles unclean - Answers
Yes. Traditionalist and Orthodox
Jews (
Jews who adhere to both Torah and Talmudic Law) are not supposed to touch or interact with
Gentiles. Coming into contact with a
Gentile is as
unclean as coming into contact with urine or feces.
Why did Peter in Acts10:28 say that it is an unlawful ...
Why did Peter in Acts10:28 say that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation?
According to the Jewish law it is
unlawful for a Jewish man to enter the house or eat with an uncircumcised man or family. Peter was very well aware of this law and hence said that, "
it is an
unlawful thing for a man that is a
Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation.