Was fully come [σ υ μ π λ η ρ ο υ σ θ α ι]. Used by Luke only. See on Luke 9:51. Lit., as Rev., margin, was being fulfilled. The day, according to the Hebrew mode, is conceived as a measure to be filled up. So long as the day had not yet arrived, the measure was not full. The words denote in process... [ Continue Reading ]
A sound [η χ ο ς]. See on Luke 4:37. Of a rushing mighty wind [φ ε ρ ο μ ε ν η ς π ν ο η ς β ι α ι α ς]. Lit., of a mighty wind born along. Pnoh is a blowing, a blast. Only here and ch. 27 25. Rev., as of the rushing of a mighty wind. The house. Not merely the room. Compare ch. 1 13. Were sitting... [ Continue Reading ]
There appeared. See on Luke 22:43. Cloven tongues [δ ι α μ ε ρ ι ζ ο μ ε ν α ι γ λ ω σ σ α ι]. Many prefer to render tongues distributing themselves, or being distributed among the disciples, instead of referring it to the cloven appearance of each tongue. Rev., tongues parting asunder. Like as of... [ Continue Reading ]
Began. Bringing into prominence the first impulse of the act. See on began, ch. 1 1. With other tongues [ε τ ε ρ α ι ς γ λ ω σ σ α ι ς]. Strictly different, from their native tongues, and also different tongues spoken by the different apostles. See on Matthew 6:24. Gave [ε δ ι ο υ]. A graphic impe... [ Continue Reading ]
Dwelling [κ α τ ο ι κ ο υ ν τ ε ς]. Denoting an abiding; but here it must be taken in a wide sense, since among these are mentioned those whose permanent residence was in Mesopotamia, etc. See ver. 9. Devout. See on Luke 2:25.... [ Continue Reading ]
When this was noised abroad [γ ε ν ο μ ε ν η ς δ ε τ η ς φ ω ν η ς τ ε υ τ η ς]. Wrong. Lit., And this sound having taken place. Rev., correctly, when this sound was heard. The sound of the rushing wind. Were confounded [σ υ ν ε χ υ θ η]. Lit., was poured together; so that confound (Latin, confunde... [ Continue Reading ]
Amazed and marvelled [ε ξ ι σ τ α ν τ ο κ α ι ε θ α υ μ α ζ ο ν]. The former word denotes the first overwhelming surprise. The verb is literally to put out of place; hence, out of one's senses. Compare Mark 3:21 : "He is beside himself." The latter word, marvelled, denotes the continuing wonder; mea... [ Continue Reading ]
Parthians, Medes, and Elamites. Representing portions of the Persian empire. Judaea. The dialect of Galilee being different from that of Judaea. Asia. Not the Asiatic continent nor Asia Minor. In the time of the apostles the term was commonly understood of the proconsular province of Asia, principa... [ Continue Reading ]
Egypt. Where the Jews were numerous. Two - fifths of the population of Alexandria were said to have been Jews. Cyrene. In Libya, west of Egypt. Strangers [ε π ι δ η μ ο υ ν τ ε ς]. See on 1 Peter 1:1. Rev., rightly, sojourners.... [ Continue Reading ]
Arabians. Whose country bordered on Judaea, and must have contained many Jews. Speak [λ α λ ο υ ν τ ω ν]. Rev., rightly, gives the force of the participle, speaking. Wonderful works [μ ε γ α λ ε ι α]. See on majesty, 2 Peter 1:16. From megav, great. Rev., mighty works. Used by Luke only.... [ Continue Reading ]
Were in doubt [δ ι η π ο ρ ο υ ν]. Used by Luke only. See on Luke 9:7. Better, as Rev., perplexed.... [ Continue Reading ]
Others [ε τ ε ρ ο ι]. Of a different class. The first who commented on the wonder did so curiously, but with no prejudice. Those who now spoke did so in a hostile spirit. See on ver. 4. Mocking (diacleuazontev; so the best texts). From cleuh, a joke. Only here in New Testament. New wine [γ λ ε υ κ... [ Continue Reading ]
Standing up [σ τ α θ ε ι ς]. See on Luke 18:11; Luke 19:9. Said [α π ε φ θ ε γ ξ α τ ο]. See on ver. 4 Better, rev., spake forth. "This most solemn, earnest, yet sober speech" (Bengel). Hearken [ε ν ω τ ι σ α σ θ ε]. Only here in New Testament. From ejn, in; and ouv, the ear. Rev., give ear. Word... [ Continue Reading ]
Third hour. Nine in the morning : the hour of morning prayer. Compare 1 Thessalonians 5:7.... [ Continue Reading ]
All flesh. Without distinction of age, sex, or condition. Visions [ο ρ α σ ε ι ς]. Waking visions. Dream dreams [ε ν υ π ν ι α ε ν υ π ν ι α σ θ η σ ο ν τ α ι]. The best texts read ejnupnioiv, with dreams. The verb occurs only here and Jude 1:8. The reference is to visions in sleep.... [ Continue Reading ]
I will shew [δ ω σ ω]. Lit., I will give. Wonders [τ ε ρ α τ α]. Or portents. See on Matthew 11:20. Signs. See on Matthew 11:20.... [ Continue Reading ]
That great and notable day of the Lord come. The Rev. heightens the emphasis by following the Greek order, the day of the Lord, that great and notable day. Notable [ε π ι φ α ν η] only here in New Testament. The kindred noun ejpifaneia, appearing (compare our word Epiphany), is often used of the sec... [ Continue Reading ]
Approved [α π ο δ ε δ ε ι γ μ ε ν ο ν]. The verb means to point out or shew forth. Shewn to be that which he claimed to be. Miracles [δ υ ν α μ ε σ ι]. Better, Rev., mighty works. Lit., powers. See on Matthew 11:20.... [ Continue Reading ]
Being delivered [ε κ δ ο τ ο ν]. An adjective : given forth, betrayed. Ye have taken. The best texts omit. Wicked hands. The best texts read by the hand of lawless men. Crucified [π ρ ο σ π η ζ α ν τ ε ς]. Only here in New Testament. The verb simply means to affix to or on anything. The idea of t... [ Continue Reading ]
Pains [ω δ ι ν α ς]. The meaning is disputed. Some claim that Peter followed the Septuagint mistranslation of Psalms 18:5, where the Hebrew word for snares is rendered by the word used here, pains; and that, therefore, it should be rendered snares of death; the figure being that of escape from the s... [ Continue Reading ]
I foresaw [π ρ ο ω ρ ω μ η ν]. Not to see beforehand, but to see before one's self, as in Psalms 16:8. I should not be moved [μ η σ α λ ε υ θ ω]. Or be shaken. Generally so rendered in the New Testament. See Matthew 11:7; Matthew 24:29; Hebrews 12:26, etc.... [ Continue Reading ]
Rejoiced [η γ α λ λ ι α σ α τ ο]. Rev., was glad. See on 1 Peter 1:6. Shall rest [κ α τ α σ κ η ν ω σ ε ι]. See on nests, Matthew 8:20. Better, as Rev., dwell. Lit., dwell in a tent or tabernacle. Rendered lodge, Matthew 8:32; Mark 4:32; Luke 8:19. It is a beautiful metaphor. My flesh shall encamp... [ Continue Reading ]
Leave [ε γ κ α τ α λ ε ι ψ ε ι ς]. Lit., leave behind. Suffer [δ ω σ ε ι ς]. Lit., give.... [ Continue Reading ]
Let me speak [ε ξ ο ν ε ι π ε ι ν]. Lit., it is permitted me. Rev., I may. It is allowable for him to speak, because the facts are notorious. Freely [μ ε τ α π α ρ ρ η σ ι α ς]. Lit., with freedom. The latter word from pan, all, and rJhsiv, speech; speaking everything, and therefore without reserve... [ Continue Reading ]
According to the flesh, he would raise up Christ. The best texts omit. Render as Rev., he would set one upon his throne.... [ Continue Reading ]
Is not ascended [ο υ α ν ε β η]. Aorist, did not ascend.... [ Continue Reading ]
Thy footstool. A. V. omits of thy feet.... [ Continue Reading ]
Assuredly [α σ φ α λ ω ς]. From aj, not, and sfallw, to cause to fall. Hence, firmly, steadfastly.... [ Continue Reading ]
They were pricked [κ α τ ε ν υ γ η σ α ν]. Only here in New Testament. The word does not occur in profane Greek. It is found in the Septuagint, as Genesis 34:7, of the grief of the sons of Jacob at the dishonor of Dinah. See, also, Psalms 109. (LXX 108) Psalms 109:16 "broken in heart." The kindred n... [ Continue Reading ]
Repent. See on Matthew 3:2. In the name [ε π ι τ ω ο ν ο μ α τ ι]. Lit., upon the name. See on Matthew 28:19. Remission. See on Luke 3:3; James 5:15.... [ Continue Reading ]
Afar off [ε ι ς μ α κ ρ α ν]. Lit., unto a long way. Referring probably to the Gentiles, who are described by this phrase both in the Old and New Testaments. See Zechariah 6:15; Ephesians 2:11-13. Peter knew the fact that the Gentiles were to be received into the Church, but not the mode. He expecte... [ Continue Reading ]
Other [ε τ ε ρ ο ι ς]. And various. Did he testify [δ ι ε μ α ρ τ υ ρ ε τ ο]. The preposition dia gives the force of solemnly, earnestly. Save yourselves [σ ω θ η τ ε]. More strictly, be ye saved. Untoward [σ κ ο λ ι α ς]. Lit., crooked. Toward in earlier English meant docile, apt. The opposite i... [ Continue Reading ]
Continued steadfastly. See on ch. Acts 1:14. Doctrine [δ ι δ α χ η]. Better, teaching. Fellowship [κ ο ι ν ω ν ι α]. From koinov, common. A relation between individuals which involves a common interest and a mutual, active participation in that interest and in each other. The word answers to the La... [ Continue Reading ]
Fear [φ ο β ο ς]. Not terror, but reverential awe : as Mark 4:41; Luke 7:16; 1 Peter 1:17, etc.... [ Continue Reading ]
Common [κ ο ι ν α]. Compare fellowship, ver. 42.... [ Continue Reading ]
Possessions [κ τ η μ α τ α]. Landed property. Goods [υ π α ρ ξ ε ι ς]. Possessions in general; movables.... [ Continue Reading ]
With one accord [ο μ ο θ υ μ α δ ο ν]. See on Matthew 18:19. From house to house [κ α τ ο ι κ ο ν]. Better, as Rev., at home, contrasted with in the temple. Compare Philippians 1:2; Colossians 4:15; 1 Corinthians 16:19. Did eat their meat [μ ε τ ε λ α μ β α ν ο ν τ ρ ο φ η ς]. Rev., take their foo... [ Continue Reading ]
Added [π ρ ο σ ε τ ι θ ε ι]. Imperfect : kept adding. Such as should be saved [τ ο υ ς σ ω ζ ο μ ε ν ο υ ς]. Lit., as Rev., those that were being saved. The rendering of the A. V. would require the verb to be in the future, whereas it is the present participle. Compare 1 Corinthians 1:18. Salvation... [ Continue Reading ]