Acts 15:40
New Testament • 8 words with Strong's data
"And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God."
Word-by-Word Analysis
Παῦλος
Paûlos
(little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
בָּחַר
bâchar
properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
נָסַע
nâçaʻ
properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on ajourney
παραδίδωμι
paradídōmi
to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit
אָח
ʼâch
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))
חֵן
chên
graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
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 →חֵן chên
graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
Study H2580 →נָסַע nâçaʻ
properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on ajourney
Study H5265 →אָח ʼâch
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))
Study H251 →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 deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a supe...
Study H430 →Cross References
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 t...
Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.
And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
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