Acts 10:40
Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;
Original Language Analysis
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸς
God
G2316
θεὸς
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
3 of 12
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
ἤγειρεν
raised up
G1453
ἤγειρεν
raised up
Strong's:
G1453
Word #:
4 of 12
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τρίτῃ
the third
G5154
τρίτῃ
the third
Strong's:
G5154
Word #:
6 of 12
third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly
ἡμέρᾳ
day
G2250
ἡμέρᾳ
day
Strong's:
G2250
Word #:
7 of 12
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 12
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἔδωκεν
G1325
ἔδωκεν
Strong's:
G1325
Word #:
9 of 12
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
Cross References
1 Peter 1:21Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.Acts 2:24Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.2 Corinthians 4:14Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.
Historical Context
Third day timing fulfills Jesus' predictions (Matthew 16:21) and scriptural patterns (Hosea 6:2). Shewed him openly means publicly visible, not private mystical experience. God raised indicates Father's vindication of Son. This proclamation around 40 CE to Gentile audience established resurrection as gospel's core—not optional doctrine but essential claim distinguishing Christianity from Judaism and paganism.
Questions for Reflection
- Why is third-day timing significant for resurrection theology?
- What does public visibility of risen Christ demonstrate about resurrection's nature?
- How does resurrection vindicate Jesus' claims and mission?
- In what ways is resurrection essential rather than optional to Christian faith?
- What distinguishes physical resurrection from spiritual immortality concepts?
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Analysis & Commentary
Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; The resurrection declaration presents Christianity's foundational claim—God vindicated crucified Jesus by raising Him from death, demonstrated through visible appearances.