Acts 1:11

Authorized King James Version

Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὃν

G3739

Which

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

καὶ

G2532

also

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

εἶπον,

G2036

said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

Ἄνδρες

G435

Ye men

a man (properly as an individual male)

Γαλιλαῖοι

G1057

of Galilee

galilean or belonging to galilea

τί

G5101

why

an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)

ἑστήκατε

G2476

stand ye

to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)

ἐμβλέποντες

G1689

gazing up

to look on, i.e., (relatively) to observe fixedly, or (absolutely) to discern clearly

εἰς

G1519

into

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#10

τὸν

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#11

οὐρανόν

G3772

heaven

the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)

#12

οὗτος

G3778

this same

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

#13

τὸν

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#14

Ἰησοῦς

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

#15

τὸν

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#16

ἀναληφθεὶς

G353

is taken up

to take up

#17

ἀφ'

G575

from

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

#18

ὑμῶν

G5216

you

of (from or concerning) you

#19

εἰς

G1519

into

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#20

τὸν

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#21

οὐρανόν

G3772

heaven

the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)

#22

οὕτως

G3779

in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)

#23

ἐλεύσεται

G2064

come

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#24

ὃν

G3739

Which

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#25

τρόπον

G5158

in like manner as

a turn, i.e., (by implication) mode or style (especially with preposition or relative prefix as adverb, like); figuratively, deportment or character

#26

ἐθεάσασθε

G2300

ye have seen

to look closely at, i.e., (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit

#27

αὐτὸν

G846

him

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

#28

πορευόμενον

G4198

to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)

#29

εἰς

G1519

into

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#30

τὸν

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#31

οὐρανόν

G3772

heaven

the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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