Acts 17:4
New Testament • 10 words with Strong's data
"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."
Word-by-Word Analysis
אָמַן
ʼâman
properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanen...
προσκληρόω
prosklēróō
to give a common lot to, i.e. (figuratively) to associate with
Παῦλος
Paûlos
(little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
εὐλαβής
eulabḗs
taking well (carefully), i.e. circumspect (religiously, pious)
כִּתִּי
Kittîy
a Kittite or Cypriote; hence, an islander in general, i.e. the Greeks or Romans on the shores opposite Palestine
גָּדוֹל
gâdôwl
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
רֹאשׁ
rôʼsh
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
Key Terms in This Verse
προσκληρόω prosklēróō
to give a common lot to, i.e. (figuratively) to associate with
Study G4345 →εὐλαβής eulabḗs
taking well (carefully), i.e. circumspect (religiously, pious)
Study G2126 →כִּתִּי Kittîy
a Kittite or Cypriote; hence, an islander in general, i.e. the Greeks or Romans on the shores opposite Palestine
Study H3794 →אָמַן ʼâman
properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet; morally to be true or certain;
Study H539 →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 →רֹאשׁ rôʼsh
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
Study H7218 →Cross References
Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.
Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.
But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.
And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.
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...
And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.
And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? whither is thy beloved turned aside? that we may seek him with thee.
And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed.
Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.
And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.
We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.
And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.
Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.
Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted ...
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?
And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.
And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto thee.
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