Acts 1:14

Authorized King James Version

These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

Word-by-Word Analysis

οὗτοι

G3778

These

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

πάντες

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

ἦσαν

G2258

continued

i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)

προσκαρτεροῦντες

G4342

to be earnest towards, i.e., (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a pers

ὁμοθυμαδὸν

G3661

with one accord

unanimously

τῇ

G3588

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

προσευχῇ

G4335

in prayer

prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)

καὶ

G2532

and

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

τῇ

G3588

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

#10

δεήσει,

G1162

supplication

a petition

#11

σὺν

G4862

with

with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi

#12

γυναιξὶν

G1135

the women

a woman; specially, a wife

#13

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#14

Μαριᾴ

G3137

Mary

maria or mariam (i.e., mirjam), the name of six christian females

#15

τῇ

G3588

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

#16

μητρὶ

G3384

the mother

a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)

#17

τοῦ

G3588

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

#18

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

of Jesus

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

#19

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#20

σὺν

G4862

with

with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi

#21

τοῖς

G3588

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

#22

ἀδελφοῖς

G80

brethren

a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)

#23

αὐτοῦ

G846

his

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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Acts. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Acts Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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