Acts 15:22

New Testament • 21 words with Strong's data

"Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:"

Word-by-Word Analysis

Then

יָטַב

yâṭab

H3190

to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)

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it the

ἀπόστολος

apóstolos

G652

a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)

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and

זָקֵן

zâqên

H2205

old

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with the

כֹּל

kôl

H3606

{properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)}

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ἐκκλησία

ekklēsía

G1577

a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth ...

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to

שָׁלַח

shâlach

H7971

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

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בָּחַר

bâchar

H977

properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select

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אֱנוֹשׁ

ʼĕnôwsh

H582

a man in general (singly or collectively)

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of their own

קָהָל

qâhâl

H6951

assemblage (usually concretely)

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to

Ἀντιοχεύς

Antiocheús

G491

an Antiochian or inhabitant of Antiochia

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with

Παῦλος

Paûlos

G3972

(little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle

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and

Βαρνάβας

Barnábas

G921

son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite

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כִּי

kîy

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

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Ἰούδας

Ioúdas

G2455

Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region

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ἐπικαλέομαι

epikaléomai

G1941

to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)

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Βαρσαβᾶς

Barsabâs

G923

son of Sabas (or Tsaba); Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites

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and

Σίλας

Sílas

G4609

Silas, a Christian

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רֹאשׁ

rôʼsh

H7218

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

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אֱנוֹשׁ

ʼĕnôwsh

H582

a man in general (singly or collectively)

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תָּוֶךְ

tâvek

H8432

a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre

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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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Key Terms in This Verse

Barsabas G923

Βαρσαβᾶς Barsabâs

son of Sabas (or Tsaba); Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites

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surnamed G1941

ἐπικαλέομαι epikaléomai

to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)

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Silas G4609

Σίλας Sílas

Silas, a Christian

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Antioch G491

Ἀντιοχεύς Antiocheús

an Antiochian or inhabitant of Antiochia

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namely H3588

כִּי kîy

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

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Barnabas G921

Βαρνάβας Barnábas

son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite

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Judas G2455

Ἰούδας Ioúdas

Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region

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apostles G652

ἀπόστολος apóstolos

a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)

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pleased H3190

יָטַב yâṭab

to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)

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church G1577

ἐκκλησία ekklēsía

a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both)

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Cross References

Acts 15:27 cross-reference

We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.

Acts 15:40 cross-reference

And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.

Acts 18:5 cross-reference

And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.

Acts 15:32 cross-reference

And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

1 Peter 5:12 cross-reference

By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.

1 Thessalonians 1:1 cross-reference

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus C...

2 Thessalonians 1:1 cross-reference

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

Acts 1:23 cross-reference

And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

Acts 16:29 cross-reference

Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,

Acts 17:14 cross-reference

And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.

Acts 16:19 cross-reference

And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,

Acts 17:4 cross-reference

And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.

Acts 16:25 cross-reference

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.

Acts 17:10 cross-reference

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.

Acts 15:23 cross-reference

And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

2 Samuel 3:36 cross-reference

And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.

Acts 8:14 cross-reference

Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

2 Chronicles 30:4 cross-reference

And the thing pleased the king and all the congregation.

Acts 15:25 cross-reference

It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

2 Chronicles 30:12 cross-reference

Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.

Acts 11:22 cross-reference

Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.

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