Acts 6:7

New Testament • 13 words with Strong's data

"And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith."

Word-by-Word Analysis

And the

דָּבָר

dâbâr

H1697

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

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of

אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

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...

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רָבָה

râbâh

H7235

to increase (in whatever respect)

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and the

מִסְפָּר

miçpâr

H4557

a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration

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of the

μαθητής

mathētḗs

G3101

a learner, i.e. pupil

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רָבָה

râbâh

H7235

to increase (in whatever respect)

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in

יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם

Yᵉrûwshâlaim

H3389

Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine

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מְאֹד

mᵉʼôd

H3966

properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or ...

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and a

גָּדוֹל

gâdôwl

H1419

great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

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קָהָל

qâhâl

H6951

assemblage (usually concretely)

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of the

כֹּהֵן

kôhên

H3548

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

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were

שָׁמַע

shâmaʻ

H8085

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

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to the

אֵמוּן

ʼêmûwn

H529

established, i.e. (figuratively) trusty; also (abstractly) trustworthiness

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Key Terms in This Verse

obedient H8085

שָׁמַע shâmaʻ

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

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multiplied H7235

רָבָה râbâh

to increase (in whatever respect)

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increased H7235

רָבָה râbâh

to increase (in whatever respect)

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company H6951

קָהָל qâhâl

assemblage (usually concretely)

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greatly H3966

מְאֹד mᵉʼôd

properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated)

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number H4557

מִסְפָּר miçpâr

a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration

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disciples G3101

μαθητής mathētḗs

a learner, i.e. pupil

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faith H529

אֵמוּן ʼêmûwn

established, i.e. (figuratively) trusty; also (abstractly) trustworthiness

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priests H3548

כֹּהֵן kôhên

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

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word H1697

דָּבָר dâbâr

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

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Cross References

Acts 19:20 cross-reference

So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.

Acts 12:24 cross-reference

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

Colossians 1:6 cross-reference

Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

Hebrews 5:9 cross-reference

And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

Acts 14:22 cross-reference

Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Romans 16:26 cross-reference

But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:

Romans 1:5 cross-reference

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

Hebrews 11:8 cross-reference

By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

John 12:42 cross-reference

Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

Acts 13:8 cross-reference

But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

Psalm 132:16 cross-reference

I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

Acts 21:20 cross-reference

And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:

Matthew 19:30 cross-reference

But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

Luke 2:34 cross-reference

And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

2 Chronicles 30:24 cross-reference

For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the congregation a thousand bullocks and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the congregation a thousand bullocks and ten thousand sheep: and a great n...

2 Thessalonians 1:8 cross-reference

In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

2 Timothy 2:9 cross-reference

Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

Psalm 132:9 cross-reference

Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.

2 Chronicles 29:34 cross-reference

But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt offerings: wherefore their brethren the Levites did help them, till the work was ended, and until the other priests had sanctifi...

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