Acts 10:37
That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Original Language Analysis
οἴδατε
know
G1492
οἴδατε
know
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
2 of 19
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γενόμενον
which was published
G1096
γενόμενον
which was published
Strong's:
G1096
Word #:
4 of 19
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
ῥῆμα
That word
G4487
ῥῆμα
That word
Strong's:
G4487
Word #:
5 of 19
an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negat
καθ'
throughout
G2596
καθ'
throughout
Strong's:
G2596
Word #:
6 of 19
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
ὅλης
all
G3650
ὅλης
all
Strong's:
G3650
Word #:
7 of 19
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰουδαίας
Judaea
G2449
Ἰουδαίας
Judaea
Strong's:
G2449
Word #:
9 of 19
the judaean land (i.e., judaea), a region of palestine
ἀπὸ
from
G575
ἀπὸ
from
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
11 of 19
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Γαλιλαίας
Galilee
G1056
Γαλιλαίας
Galilee
Strong's:
G1056
Word #:
13 of 19
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
μετὰ
after
G3326
μετὰ
after
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
14 of 19
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὃ
which
G3739
ὃ
which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
17 of 19
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
Historical Context
Roman centurion stationed in Caesarea would have known about Jesus—controversial Jewish teacher executed under Pilate. The phrase published throughout all Judaea indicates widespread dissemination. Beginning from Galilee traces Jesus' ministry trajectory. After baptism which John preached establishes chronological starting point. Peter's sermon around 40 CE demonstrates apostolic preaching pattern—grounding gospel in historical events, not abstract philosophy.
Questions for Reflection
- How does building on existing knowledge facilitate gospel communication?
- What role does historical grounding play in gospel credibility?
- In what ways had Jesus' story spread beyond Jewish communities?
- How should evangelists establish common ground before detailed gospel explanation?
- What does widespread knowledge of Jesus demonstrate about His impact?
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Analysis & Commentary
That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; Peter's sermon assumes Cornelius's basic familiarity with Jesus' ministry, showing how widely Jesus' story had spread and establishing common ground for gospel explanation.