Acts 13:7
New Testament • 13 words with Strong's data
"Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God."
Word-by-Word Analysis
נָצַב
nâtsab
to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
אֶרֶץ
ʼerets
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
Παῦλος
Paûlos
(little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
עָרוּם
ʻârûwm
cunning (usually in a bad sense)
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
קָרָא
qârâʼ
to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
Βαρνάβας
Barnábas
son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite
שָׁאוּל
Shâʼûwl
Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
שָׁמַע
shâmaʻ
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
דָּבָר
dâbâr
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
אֱלֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...
Key Terms in This Verse
Παῦλος Paûlos
(little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
Study G3972 →נָצַב nâtsab
to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
Study H5324 →שָׁמַע shâmaʻ
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
Study H8085 →קָרָא qârâʼ
to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
Study H7121 →Cross References
Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.
Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,
But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
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