Explain the story of the Ethiopian eunuch?

Answer 1

The name of the Ethiopian eunuch is not known. All that is known is that he was an unmarried man who was devoted to his master. He also would have been a convert to Judaism and was going to worship in the Temple in Jerusalem. (Acts 8:26-39)

Answer 2

The story of the Ethiopian eunuch takes place in Acts 8 of The Bible. Philip the Evangelist meets him on the road, sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah. Philip asks the man if he understands what he is reading. He doesn't so Philip teaches him the Gospel of Jesus. The Ethiopian asks to be baptized right away. He then goes on his way rejoicing in spirit.

Answer 3

No. The 'eunuch' mentioned at Acts 8:26-38 had gone to Jerusalem, as a proselyte of Judaism, to worship the God of the Hebrews, YHWH, so, under Law, would not have been allowed within the congregation if he were literally castrated (Deuteronomy 23:1). Sometimes 'eunuchs' were castrated if they were put in charge of a King's harem, or the 'women's quarters', but basically a 'eunuch' was simply a 'court official', as mentioned at Acts 8:27 (ESV)"And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. He had come to Jerusalem to worship...". His power was over the queen's treasure, so there was no need to castrate him.

Answer 4

In The Bible, the Ethiopian eunuch is returning home from worshiping in Jerusalem. He encounters Philip the Evangelist, who teaches him about the Book of Isaiah, which led to the Ethiopian eunuch asking to be baptized.