Acts 12:17

New Testament • 18 words with Strong's data

"But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place."

Word-by-Word Analysis

But he

κατανεύω

kataneúō

G2656

to nod down (towards), i.e. (by analogy) to make signs to

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unto them with the

יָד

yâd

H3027

a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),

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to

חָזַק

châzaq

H2388

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra...

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their

שָׁלוֹם

shâlôwm

H7965

safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace

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סָפַר

çâphar

H5608

properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate

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unto them how the

יְהֹוָה

Yᵉhôvâh

H3068

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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had

בּוֹא

bôwʼ

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

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him out of the

בַּיִת

bayith

H1004

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

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And he

אָמַר

ʼâmar

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

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יָלַךְ

yâlak

H3212

to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)

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נָגַד

nâgad

H5046

properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to o...

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these

דָּבָר

dâbâr

H1697

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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unto

Ἰάκωβος

Iákōbos

G2385

Jacobus, the name of three Israelites

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and to the

אָח

ʼâch

H251

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))

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And he

נָסַע

nâçaʻ

H5265

properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on ajourney

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and

יָלַךְ

yâlak

H3212

to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)

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into

אַחֵר

ʼachêr

H312

properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.

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מָקוֹם

mâqôwm

H4725

properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)

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Key Terms in This Verse

beckoning G2656

κατανεύω kataneúō

to nod down (towards), i.e. (by analogy) to make signs to

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declared H5608

סָפַר çâphar

properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate

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James G2385

Ἰάκωβος Iákōbos

Jacobus, the name of three Israelites

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prison H1004

בַּיִת bayith

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

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hold H2388

חָזַק châzaq

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer

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departed H5265

נָסַע nâçaʻ

properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on ajourney

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shew H5046

נָגַד nâgad

properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present); specifically, to expose, predict, exp...

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peace H7965

שָׁלוֹם shâlôwm

safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace

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another H312

אַחֵר ʼachêr

properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.

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brethren H251

אָח ʼâch

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))

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Cross References

Acts 21:40 cross-reference

And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,

Acts 19:33 cross-reference

And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.

Acts 13:16 cross-reference

Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.

Acts 15:13 cross-reference

And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:

Acts 21:18 cross-reference

And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.

Galatians 2:12 cross-reference

For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

Galatians 1:19 cross-reference

But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.

Galatians 2:9 cross-reference

And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, ...

John 8:59 cross-reference

Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

Matthew 10:23 cross-reference

But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.

John 11:54 cross-reference

Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

1 Corinthians 15:7 cross-reference

After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

James 1:1 cross-reference

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

Acts 16:40 cross-reference

And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.

John 10:40 cross-reference

And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.

John 7:1 cross-reference

After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.

Psalm 66:16 cross-reference

Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

Psalm 146:7 cross-reference

Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:

John 13:24 cross-reference

Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.

Luke 1:22 cross-reference

And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

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