Acts 10:18
And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 10
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
φωνήσαντες
called
G5455
φωνήσαντες
called
Strong's:
G5455
Word #:
2 of 10
to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation
ἐπυνθάνοντο
and asked
G4441
ἐπυνθάνοντο
and asked
Strong's:
G4441
Word #:
3 of 10
to question, i.e., ascertain by inquiry (as a matter of information merely; and thus differing from g2065, which properly means a request as a favor;
ὁ
which
G3588
ὁ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 10
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐπικαλούμενος
was surnamed
G1941
ἐπικαλούμενος
was surnamed
Strong's:
G1941
Word #:
7 of 10
to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
Πέτρος
Peter
G4074
Πέτρος
Peter
Strong's:
G4074
Word #:
8 of 10
a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle
Historical Context
The messengers' journey and arrival precisely coordinated with Peter's vision timing. Divine providence orchestrated the meeting.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you recognize divine timing when events converge?
- What does this coordination teach about God's detailed providence?
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Analysis & Commentary
The servants 'called and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.' Their inquiry confirmed Peter's identity and location. The vision's meaning would become clear through this encounter.