Breathing out [ε μ π ν ε ω ν]. Lit., breathing upon or at, and so corresponding to against the disciples. Threatenings and slaughter [α π ε ι λ η ς κ α ι φ ο ν ο υ]. Lit., threatening; so Rev. In the Greek construction, the case in which these words are marks them as the cause or source of the "bre... [ Continue Reading ]
Of this way [τ η ς ο δ ο υ]. Rev., more correctly, "the way." A common expression in the Acts for the Christian religion : "the characteristic direction of life as determined by faith on Jesus Christ" (Meyer). See ch. Acts 19:9; Acts 22:4; Acts 24:22. For the fuller expression of the idea, see ch. A... [ Continue Reading ]
There shined round about [π ε ρ ι η σ τ ρ α ψ ε ν]. Only here and ch. 22 6. Flashed. See on Luke 11:36; Luke 24:4. A light. Compare ch. Acts 22:6; Acts 26:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
Saying. In Paul's own account he says that the words were spoken in Hebrew (ch. 26 14).... [ Continue Reading ]
It is hard for thee, etc. Transferred from ch. 26 14, and omitted by the best texts.... [ Continue Reading ]
Trembling and astonished. The best texts omit.... [ Continue Reading ]
Speechless [ε ν ε ο ι]. Only here in New Testament.... [ Continue Reading ]
Street [ρ υ μ η ν]. See on Luke 14:21. A narrow street or lane. Straight. So called from its running in a direct line from the eastern to the western gate of the city.... [ Continue Reading ]
Chosen vessel [σ κ ε υ ο ς ε κ λ ο γ η ς]. Lit., an instrument of choice. On vessel, see on Matthew 12:29; and on the figure, compare 2 Corinthians 4:7.... [ Continue Reading ]
How great things [ο σ α]. Rev., more correctly, how many.... [ Continue Reading ]
Brother. In Christ.... [ Continue Reading ]
There fell - scales [α π ε π ε σ ο ν - λ ε π ι δ ε ς]. Both words occur only here in the New Testament. In Paul's own account of his conversion in ch. 26. he does not mention his blindness : in ch. 22. he mentions both the blindness and the recovery of sight, but not the particular circumstances whi... [ Continue Reading ]
Christ. The correct reading is Jesus, the individual or personal name of the Lord. Christ was not yet current as his personal name. Paul's object was to establish the identity of Jesus the Nazarene with the Messiah.... [ Continue Reading ]
Destroyed [π ο ρ θ η σ α ς]. Rather, laid waste, made havoc of, as Rev. Compare ch. 8 3. Paul uses the same word in Galatians 1:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
Confounded. See on ch. Acts 2:6. Proving [σ υ μ β ι β α ζ ω ν]. The verb means to bring or put together : hence to compare and examine, as evidence, and so to prove. Used in the literal and physical sense in Ephesians 4:16. In Colossians 2:2, of being knit together in love. In 1 Corinthians 2:16, o... [ Continue Reading ]
To kill. See on Luke 23:32.... [ Continue Reading ]
Laying await [ε π ι β ο υ λ η]. So rendered by A. V. wherever it occurs, viz., ch. Acts 20:3; Acts 20:19; Acts 23:30; but properly changed by Rev., in every case, to plot. "Laying await" refers rather to the execution of the plot than to the plot itself. Watched. See on Mark 3:2. Imperfect : they w... [ Continue Reading ]
By the wall [δ ι α τ ο υ τ ε ι χ ο υ ς]. Rev., more accurately, through the wall, as is explained by 2 Corinthians 11:33. Either through the window of a house overhanging the wall, or through a window in the wall itself opening to houses on its inner side. Hackett says that he observed such windows... [ Continue Reading ]
Join himself. See on ch. Acts 5:13; Luke 14:15; Luke 10:11.... [ Continue Reading ]
Declared [δ ι η γ η σ α τ ο]. Related throughout. See on Luke 8:39; and compare on declaration, Luke 1:1. Had preached boldly [ε π α ρ ρ η σ ι α σ α τ ο]. See on freely, ch. 2 29.... [ Continue Reading ]
Grecians. Rev., correctly, Grecian Jews. See on ch. Acts 6:1. Went about [ε π ε χ ε ι ρ ο υ ν]. Better, attempted : lit., took in hand.... [ Continue Reading ]
The churches. The best texts read the church; embracing all the different churches throughout the three provinces of Palestine. Edified. Or build up. Comfort [π α ρ α κ λ η σ ε ι]. From parakalew, to call toward or to one's side for help. The word is rendered in the New Testament both exhortation a... [ Continue Reading ]
Lydda. The Lod of the Old Testament (Ezra 2:33); about a day's journey from Jerusalem.... [ Continue Reading ]
Eight years. The duration of the malady, and the fact of his having been bedridden for the whole time, are characteristic of the physician's narrative. Bed. See on Mark 2:14. Sick of the palsy. Better, as Rev., palsied. See on Luke 5:18.... [ Continue Reading ]
Jesus Christ. But note the article : Jesus the Christ; the Anointed; Messiah. Maketh thee whole [ι α τ α ι σ ε]. Rev., healeth thee. See on Luke 6:19. Make thy bed [σ τ ρ ω σ ο ν σ ε α υ τ ω] Lit., strew for thyself. Not, henceforth, but on the spot, as an evidence of restoration.... [ Continue Reading ]
Saron. Rev., properly, Sharon. Always with the definite article : the plain; extending thirty miles along the sea from Joppa to Caesarea.... [ Continue Reading ]
Disciple [μ α θ η τ ρ ι α]. A feminine form, only here in New Testament. Tabitha - Dorcas. The latter word being the Greek equivalent of the former, which is Aramaic, and meaning gazelle, which in the East was a favorite type of beauty. See Song of Solomon 2:9; Song of Solomon 2:17; Song of Solomon... [ Continue Reading ]
Upper chamber. See on ch. Acts 1:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
That he would not delay [μ η ο κ ν η σ α ι]. The best texts read ojknhshv, putting the request in the form of a direct address, Delay not. To come [δ ι ε λ θ ε ι ν]. Lit., to come through. Rev., come on.... [ Continue Reading ]
Coats and garments. See on Matthew 5:40. Which [ο σ α]. Lit., as many as. Made [ε π ο ι ε ι]. The imperfect : was accustomed to make.... [ Continue Reading ]