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Acts 22

1 Brethren and fathers, hear ye the defence which I now make unto you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Men G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • fathers G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • hear ye G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • defence G627 (ἀπολογία) — a plea ("apology")
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou

2 And when they heard that he spake unto them in the Hebrew language, they were the more quiet: and he saith,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 21:40
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • when they heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he spake G4377 (προσφωνέω) — to sound towards, i.e. address, exclaim, summon
  • in the Hebrew G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in the Hebrew G1446 (Ἑβραΐς) — the Hebraistic (Hebrew) or Jewish (Chaldee) language
  • tongue G1258 (διάλεκτος) — a (mode of) discourse, i.e. "dialect"
  • to them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • they kept G3930 (παρέχω) — to hold near, i.e. present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion
  • the more G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in a greater degree) or rather
  • silence G2271 (ἡσυχία) — (as noun) stillness, i.e. desistance from bustle or language
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he saith G5346 (φημί) — to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say

3 I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city, at the feet of Gamaliel, instructed according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God, even as ye all are this day:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • verily G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • a man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • a Jew G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Tarsus G5019 (Ταρσός) — Tarsus, a place in Asia Minor
  • in Cilicia G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in Cilicia G2791 (Κιλικία) — Cilicia, a region of Asia Minor
  • yet G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • brought up G397 (ἀνατρέφω) — to rear (physically or mentally)
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • city G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • city G4172 (πόλις) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
  • at G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • the feet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the feet G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
  • of Gamaliel G1059 (Γαμαλιήλ) — Gamaliel (i.e. Gamliel), an Israelite
  • taught G3811 (παιδεύω) — to train up a child, i.e. educate, or (by implication), discipline (by punishment)
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the perfect manner G195 (ἀκρίβεια) — exactness
  • of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • of the fathers G3971 (πατρῷος) — paternal, i.e. hereditary
  • and was G5225 (ὑπάρχω) — to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, participle, adver…
  • zealous G2207 (ζηλωτής) — a "zealot"
  • toward God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • toward God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • this day G4594 (σήμερον) — on the (i.e. this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e. at present, hitherto)

4 and I persecuted this Way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I persecuted G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • way G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
  • unto G891 (ἄχρι) — (of time) until or (of place) up to
  • the death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
  • binding G1195 (δεσμεύω) — to be a binder (captor), i.e. to enchain (a prisoner), to tie on (a load)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • delivering G3860 (παραδίδωμι) — to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • prisons G5438 (φυλακή) — a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or night), lite…
  • both G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • men G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • women G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife

5 As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and journeyed to Damascus to bring them also that were there unto Jerusalem in bonds to be punished.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • As G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the high priest G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the high priest G749 (ἀρχιερεύς) — the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest
  • doth bear G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • witness G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the estate of the elders G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the estate of the elders G4244 (πρεσβυτέριον) — the order of elders, i.e. (specially), Israelite Sanhedrin or Christian "presbytery"
  • from G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I received G1209 (δέχομαι) — to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • letters G1992 (ἐπιστολή) — a written message
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the brethren G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • and went G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Damascus G1154 (Δαμασκός) — Damascus, a city of Syria
  • to bring G71 (ἄγω) — properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • there G1566 (ἐκεῖσε) — thither
  • bound G1210 (δέω) — to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Jerusalem G2419 (Ἱερουσαλήμ) — Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine
  • for G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • to be punished G5097 (τιμωρέω) — properly, to protect one's honor, i.e. to avenge (inflict a penalty)

6 And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and drew nigh unto Damascus, about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • it came to pass, that G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • as I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • made my journey G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • was come nigh G1448 (ἐγγίζω) — to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach
  • unto Damascus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto Damascus G1154 (Δαμασκός) — Damascus, a city of Syria
  • about G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • noon G3314 (μεσημβρία) — midday; by implication, the south
  • suddenly G1810 (ἐξαίφνης) — of a sudden (unexpectedly)
  • there shone G4015 (περιαστράπτω) — to flash all around, i.e. envelop in light
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • a great G2425 (ἱκανός) — competent (as if coming in season), i.e. ample (in amount) or fit (in character)
  • light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
  • round about G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)

7 And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • I fell G4098 (πίπτω) — to fall (literally or figuratively)
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the ground G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the ground G1475 (ἔδαφος) — a basis (bottom), i.e. the soil
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • a voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Saul G4549 (Σαούλ) — Saul (i.e. Shaul), the Jewish name of Paul
  • why G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • persecutest thou G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)

8 And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • Who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • art thou G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • And G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • he said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • of Nazareth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Nazareth G3480 (Ναζωραῖος) — a Nazoræan, i.e. inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • persecutest G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute

9 And they that were with me beheld indeed the light, but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Daniel 10:7 · Acts 9:7 · Acts 26:13
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • saw G2300 (θεάομαι) — to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit
  • indeed G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • the light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • were G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • afraid G1719 (ἔμφοβος) — in fear, i.e. alarmed
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • the voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • of him G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that spake G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • to me G1473 (ἐγώ)

10 And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • I said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • What G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • shall I do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Arise G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • and go G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Damascus G1154 (Δαμασκός) — Damascus, a city of Syria
  • and there G2546 (κἀκεῖ) — likewise in that place
  • it shall be told G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • are appointed G5021 (τάσσω) — to arrange in an orderly manner, i.e. assign or dispose (to a certain position or lot)
  • for thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • to do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

11 And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me I came into Damascus.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Isaiah 42:16 · Acts 9:8 · Acts 13:11
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • when G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • I could G1689 (ἐμβλέπω) — to look on, i.e. (relatively) to observe fixedly, or (absolutely) to discern clearly
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • see G1689 (ἐμβλέπω) — to look on, i.e. (relatively) to observe fixedly, or (absolutely) to discern clearly
  • for G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
  • of that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • light G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
  • being led by the hand G5496 (χειραγωγέω) — to be a hand-leader, i.e. to guide (a blind person)
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that were with G4895 (σύνειμι) — to be in company with, i.e. present at the time
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • I came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Damascus G1154 (Δαμασκός) — Damascus, a city of Syria

12 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well reported of by all the Jews that dwelt there,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • one G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • Ananias G367 (Ἀνανίας) — Ananias, the name of three Israelites
  • a devout G2152 (εὐσεβής) — well-reverent, i.e. pious
  • man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • having a good report G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • which dwelt G2730 (κατοικέω) — to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively)

13 came unto me, and standing by me said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And in that very hour I looked up on him.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 9:17 · Philemon 1:16
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • stood G2186 (ἐφίστημι) — to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal);
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • Saul G4549 (Σαούλ) — Saul (i.e. Shaul), the Jewish name of Paul
  • receive thy sight G308 (ἀναβλέπω) — to look up; by implication, to recover sight
  • And G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
  • the same G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • hour G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hour G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
  • I G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
  • looked up G308 (ἀναβλέπω) — to look up; by implication, to recover sight
  • upon G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

14 And he said, The God of our fathers hath appointed thee to know his will, and to see the Righteous One, and to hear a voice from his mouth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • The God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • of our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • fathers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • fathers G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • hath chosen G4400 (προχειρίζομαι) — to handle for oneself in advance, i.e. (figuratively) to purpose
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • that thou shouldest know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • will G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Just One G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
  • shouldest hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • the voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • mouth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…

15 For thou shalt be a witness for him unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • thou shalt be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • witness G3144 (μάρτυς) — a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • of what G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • thou hast seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)

16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • why G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • tarriest thou G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • arise G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • and be baptized G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of…
  • wash away G628 (ἀπολούω) — to wash fully, i.e. (figuratively) have remitted (reflexively)
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • calling on G1941 (ἐπικαλέομαι) — to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
  • the name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • of the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)

17 And it came to pass, that, when I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I prayed in the temple, I fell into a trance,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • it came to pass, that G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • when I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • was come again G5290 (ὑποστρέφω) — to turn under (behind), i.e. to return (literally or figuratively)
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Jerusalem G2419 (Ἱερουσαλήμ) — Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine
  • even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • while I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • prayed G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the temple G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the temple G2411 (ἱερόν) — a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere)
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • a trance G1611 (ἔκστασις) — a displacement of the mind, i.e. bewilderment, "ecstasy"

18 and saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem; because they will not receive of thee testimony concerning me.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 10:14 · Matthew 10:23 · Luke 21:21 · Acts 3:19 · Acts 9:29
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Make haste G4692 (σπεύδω) — to "speed" ("study"), i.e. urge on (diligently or earnestly); by implication, to await eagerly
  • get thee G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • quickly G5034 (τάχος) — a brief space (of time), i.e. (with prefixed) in haste
  • out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • Jerusalem G2419 (Ἱερουσαλήμ) — Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine
  • for G1360 (διότι) — on the very account that, or inasmuch as
  • they will G3858 (παραδέχομαι) — to accept near, i.e. admit or (by implication) delight in
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • receive G3858 (παραδέχομαι) — to accept near, i.e. admit or (by implication) delight in
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • testimony G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • testimony G3141 (μαρτυρία) — evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
  • concerning G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)

19 And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 10:17 · Acts 8:3 · Acts 9:1 · Acts 22:4 · Acts 26:9
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And I G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • they G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • know G1987 (ἐπίσταμαι) — to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • imprisoned G5439 (φυλακίζω) — to incarcerate
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • beat G1194 (δέρω) — properly, to flay, i.e. (by implication) to scourge, or (by analogy) to thrash
  • in every G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • synagogue G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • synagogue G4864 (συναγωγή) — an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a Christian church
  • them that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou

20 and when the blood of Stephen thy witness was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting, and keeping the garments of them that slew him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
  • the blood G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the blood G129 (αἷμα) — blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
  • of thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • martyr G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • martyr G3144 (μάρτυς) — a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
  • Stephen G4736 (Στέφανος) — Stephanus, a Christian
  • was shed G1632 (ἐκχέω) — to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow
  • I G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • standing by G2186 (ἐφίστημι) — to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal);
  • consenting unto G4909 (συνευδοκέω) — to think well of in common, i.e. assent to, feel gratified with
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • death G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • death G336 (ἀναίρεσις) — (the act of) killing
  • kept G5442 (φυλάσσω) — to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid
  • the raiment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the raiment G2440 (ἱμάτιον) — a dress (inner or outer)
  • of them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that slew G337 (ἀναιρέω) — to take up, i.e. adopt; by implication, to take away (violently), i.e. abolish, murder
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

21 And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee forth far hence unto the Gentiles.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Depart G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • will send G1821 (ἐξαποστέλλω) — to send away forth, i.e. (on a mission) to despatch, or (peremptorily) to dismiss
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • far hence G3112 (μακράν) — at a distance (literally or figuratively)
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)

22 And they gave him audience unto this word; and they lifted up their voice, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Luke 23:18 · Acts 7:54 · Acts 21:36 · Acts 25:24
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they gave G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • audience G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • unto G891 (ἄχρι) — (of time) until or (of place) up to
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • lifted up G1869 (ἐπαίρω) — to raise up (literally or figuratively)
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • voices G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • voices G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Away with G142 (αἴρω) — to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor);…
  • such a G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • it is G2520 (καθήκω) — to reach to, i.e. (neuter of present active participle, figuratively as adjective) becoming
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • fit G2520 (καθήκω) — to reach to, i.e. (neuter of present active participle, figuratively as adjective) becoming
  • that he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • should live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)

23 And as they cried out, and threw off their garments, and cast dust into the air,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 16:13 · Ecclesiastes 10:3 · Acts 7:53 · Acts 7:58 · Acts 26:11
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • as they G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • cried out G2905 (κραυγάζω) — to clamor
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • cast off G4495 (ῥιπτέω) — to toss up
  • clothes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • clothes G2440 (ἱμάτιον) — a dress (inner or outer)
  • threw G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • dust G2868 (κονιορτός) — pulverulence (as blown about)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the air G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the air G109 (ἀήρ) — "air" (as naturally circumambient)

24 the chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, bidding that he should be examined by scourging, that he might know for what cause they so shouted against him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The chief captain G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The chief captain G5506 (χιλίαρχος) — the commander of a thousand soldiers ("chiliarch"; i.e. colonel
  • commanded G2753 (κελεύω) — "hail"; to incite by word, i.e. order
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • to be brought G71 (ἄγω) — properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the castle G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the castle G3925 (παρεμβολή) — a throwing in beside (juxtaposition), i.e. (specially), battle-array, encampment or barracks (tower Antonia)
  • and bade that G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • should be examined G426 (ἀνετάζω) — to investigate (judicially)
  • by scourging G3148 (μάστιξ) — a whip (literally, the Roman flagellum for criminals; figuratively, a disease)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • he might know G1921 (ἐπιγινώσκω) — to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
  • wherefore G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • G156 (αἰτία) — a cause (as if asked for), i.e. (logical) reason (motive, matter), (legal) crime (alleged or proved)
  • they cried G2019 (ἐπιφωνέω) — to call at something, i.e. exclaim
  • so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • against him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

25 And when they had tied him up with the thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • they bound G4385 (προτείνω) — to protend, i.e. tie prostrate (for scourging)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • with thongs G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • with thongs G2438 (ἱμάς) — a strap, i.e. (specially) the tie (of a sandal) or the lash (of a scourge)
  • G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • Paul G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the centurion G1543 (ἑκατοντάρχης) — the captain of one hundred men
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • stood by G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • Is it lawful G1832 (ἔξεστι) — so also neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of b…
  • for you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • to scourge G3147 (μαστίζω) — to whip (literally)
  • a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • that is a Roman G4514 (Ῥωμαῖος) — Romæan, i.e. Roman (as noun)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • uncondemned G178 (ἀκατάκριτος) — without (legal) trial

26 And when the centurion heard it, he went to the chief captain and told him, saying, What art thou about to do? for this man is a Roman.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 22:29 · Acts 23:27
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • When G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the centurion G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the centurion G1543 (ἑκατοντάρχης) — the captain of one hundred men
  • heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • he went G4334 (προσέρχομαι) — to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
  • and told G518 (ἀπαγγέλλω) — to announce
  • the chief captain G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the chief captain G5506 (χιλίαρχος) — the commander of a thousand soldiers ("chiliarch"; i.e. colonel
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Take heed G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • thou doest G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a Roman G4514 (Ῥωμαῖος) — Romæan, i.e. Roman (as noun)

27 And the chief captain came and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? And he said, Yea.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 22:25
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the chief captain G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the chief captain G5506 (χιλίαρχος) — the commander of a thousand soldiers ("chiliarch"; i.e. colonel
  • came G4334 (προσέρχομαι) — to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Tell G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • art G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • a Roman G4514 (Ῥωμαῖος) — Romæan, i.e. Roman (as noun)
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • He said G5346 (φημί) — to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say
  • Yea G3483 (ναί) — yes

28 And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this citizenship. And Paul said, But I am a Roman born.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • the chief captain G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the chief captain G5506 (χιλίαρχος) — the commander of a thousand soldiers ("chiliarch"; i.e. colonel
  • answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • With a great G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • sum G2774 (κεφάλαιον) — a principal thing, i.e. main point; specially, an amount (of money)
  • obtained G2932 (κτάομαι) — to get, i.e. acquire (by any means; own)
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • freedom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • freedom G4174 (πολιτεία) — citizenship; concretely, a community
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • said G5346 (φημί) — to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • was G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate

29 They then that were about to examine him straightway departed from him: and the chief captain also was afraid when he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 16:38 · Acts 21:33 · Acts 22:24 · Hebrews 11:35
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • straightway G2112 (εὐθέως) — directly, i.e. at once or soon
  • they departed G868 (ἀφίστημι) — to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt; usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc.
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • should G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • have examined G426 (ἀνετάζω) — to investigate (judicially)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the chief captain G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the chief captain G5506 (χιλίαρχος) — the commander of a thousand soldiers ("chiliarch"; i.e. colonel
  • also G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • was afraid G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
  • after he knew G1921 (ἐπιγινώσκω) — to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a Roman G4514 (Ῥωμαῖος) — Romæan, i.e. Roman (as noun)
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he had G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • bound G1210 (δέω) — to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively)

30 But on the morrow, desiring to know the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him, and commanded the chief priests and all the council to come together, and brought Paul down and set him before them.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • On the morrow G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • On the morrow G1887 (ἐπαύριον) — occurring on the succeeding day, i.e. ( being implied) to-morrow
  • because G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he would G1014 (βούλομαι) — to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing
  • have known G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • the certainty G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the certainty G804 (ἀσφαλής) — secure (literally or figuratively)
  • wherefore G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wherefore G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • he was accused G2723 (κατηγορέω) — to be a plaintiff, i.e. to charge with some offence
  • of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • the Jews G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • he loosed G3089 (λύω) — to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • bands G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • bands G1199 (δεσμόν) — a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an impediment or disability
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • commanded G2753 (κελεύω) — "hail"; to incite by word, i.e. order
  • the chief priests G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the chief priests G749 (ἀρχιερεύς) — the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest
  • all G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • council G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • council G4892 (συνέδριον) — a joint session, i.e. (specially), the Jewish Sanhedrin; by analogy, a subordinate tribunal
  • to appear G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • brought G2609 (κατάγω) — to lead down; specially, to moor a vessel
  • Paul G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • down G2609 (κατάγω) — to lead down; specially, to moor a vessel
  • and set him G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • before G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons