Acts 10:17
Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,
Original Language Analysis
Ὡς
while
G5613
Ὡς
while
Strong's:
G5613
Word #:
1 of 31
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
ἑαυτῷ
himself
G1438
ἑαυτῷ
himself
Strong's:
G1438
Word #:
4 of 31
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Πέτρος
Peter
G4074
Πέτρος
Peter
Strong's:
G4074
Word #:
7 of 31
a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle
τί
what
G5101
τί
what
Strong's:
G5101
Word #:
8 of 31
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὅραμα
this vision
G3705
ὅραμα
this vision
Strong's:
G3705
Word #:
12 of 31
something gazed at, i.e., a spectacle (especially supernatural)
ὃ
which
G3739
ὃ
which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
13 of 31
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
εἶδεν
he had seen
G1492
εἶδεν
he had seen
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
14 of 31
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
καὶ
G2532
καὶ
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
15 of 31
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
19 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀπεσταλμένοι
were sent
G649
ἀπεσταλμένοι
were sent
Strong's:
G649
Word #:
20 of 31
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
ἀπὸ
from
G575
ἀπὸ
from
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
21 of 31
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
22 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
διερωτήσαντες
had made enquiry
G1331
διερωτήσαντες
had made enquiry
Strong's:
G1331
Word #:
24 of 31
to question throughout, i.e., ascertain by interrogation
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
25 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
οἰκίαν
house
G3614
οἰκίαν
house
Strong's:
G3614
Word #:
26 of 31
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
Σίμωνος
for Simon's
G4613
Σίμωνος
for Simon's
Strong's:
G4613
Word #:
27 of 31
simon (i.e., shimon), the name of nine israelites
ἐπέστησαν
and stood
G2186
ἐπέστησαν
and stood
Strong's:
G2186
Word #:
28 of 31
to stand upon, i.e., be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal)
ἐπὶ
before
G1909
ἐπὶ
before
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
29 of 31
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
Historical Context
Peter's pondering shows that even apostles didn't immediately understand all revelation. The servants' arrival connected the vision's meaning to its practical application.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God use circumstances to interpret unclear revelations?
- What role does honest wrestling with Scripture play in gaining understanding?
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Analysis & Commentary
While Peter 'doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean' - honest perplexity about revelation - Cornelius's messengers arrived. Peter's confusion would find resolution in divine providence. God clarified through circumstances.