Which scripture identifies Israelites being called heathens?

• A. Ezekiel 25:8
• B. Matthew 10:5
• C. 1 Peter 2:9
• D. Galatians 4:8

Answer: (A)

Ezekiel 25:8 is the correct choice as it explicitly refers to the Israelites being called heathens by stating how they were mocked for losing their identity as the chosen people of God. This scripture serves to highlight the disdain or derision faced by the Israelites from surrounding nations, particularly when they strayed from their covenant with God and adopted foreign practices.

The context of this passage emphasizes the consequences the Israelites faced when they abandoned their heritage and engaged in the customs of other nations, thereby being labeled as heathens. This ties back into the broader historical narrative of the Israelites' challenges in remaining faithful to their traditions and commandments.

The other choices do not directly address the concept of Israelites being labeled as heathens in the same explicit manner. Matthew 10:5 focuses on the instructions given to the disciples regarding their mission, 1 Peter 2:9 describes the chosen status of the Israelites, and Galatians 4:8 speaks about the period of ignorance before knowing God, but none of these directly confront the issue of being called heathens.