Acts 10:22

Authorized King James Version

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis

οἱ

G3588

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

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

εἶπον,

G2036

they said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

Κορνήλιος

G2883

Cornelius

cornelius, a roman

ἑκατοντάρχης

G1543

the centurion

the captain of one hundred men

ἀνὴρ

G435

man

a man (properly as an individual male)

δίκαιος

G1342

a just

equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)

καὶ

G2532

and

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

φοβούμενος

G5399

one that feareth

to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere

#10

τὸν

G3588

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

#11

θεὸν

G2316

God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

#12

μαρτυρούμενός

G3140

of good report

to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively)

#13

τε

G5037

and

both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)

#14

ὑπὸ

G5259

among

under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (

#15

ὅλου

G3650

all

"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb

#16

τοῦ

G3588

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

#17

ἔθνους

G1484

the nation

a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)

#18

τῶν

G3588

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

#19

Ἰουδαίων

G2453

of the Jews

judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah

#20

ἐχρηματίσθη

G5537

was warned from God

to utter an oracle (compare the original sense of g5530), i.e., divinely intimate; by implication, (compare the secular sense of g5532) to constitute

#21

ὑπὸ

G5259

among

under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (

#22

ἀγγέλου

G32

angel

compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor

#23

ἁγίου

G40

an holy

sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)

#24

μεταπέμψασθαί

G3343

to send

to send from elsewhere, i.e., (middle voice) to summon or invite

#25

σε

G4571

for thee

thee

#26

εἰς

G1519

into

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

#27

τὸν

G3588

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

#28

οἶκον

G3624

house

a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)

#29

αὐτοῦ

G846

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

#30

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#31

ἀκοῦσαι

G191

to hear

to hear (in various senses)

#32

ῥήματα

G4487

words

an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negat

#33

παρὰ

G3844

properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj

#34

σοῦ

G4675

thee

of thee, thy

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 sovereignty 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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