Acts Chapter 10 · Verse 5
And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 12
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
νῦν
now
G3568
νῦν
now
Strong's:
G3568
Word #:
2 of 12
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
πέμψον
send
G3992
πέμψον
send
Strong's:
G3992
Word #:
3 of 12
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ???? (as a stronger form of ????) refers rather to the objective point or <i>term
εἰς
to
G1519
εἰς
to
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
4 of 12
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 12
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
μετάπεμψαι
call for
G3343
μετάπεμψαι
call for
Strong's:
G3343
Word #:
8 of 12
to send from elsewhere, i.e., (middle voice) to summon or invite
ὃς
whose
G3739
ὃς
whose
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
10 of 12
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
Historical Context
Tanning was considered unclean due to contact with dead animals. Peter's lodging with a tanner suggested he was already moving beyond strict ceremonial scruples.
Questions for Reflection
- Why does God use human messengers rather than angelic preachers for the gospel?
- What does Peter's location suggest about his spiritual preparation for this mission?
Analysis & Commentary
The angel commanded sending for 'Simon, whose surname is Peter' - the gospel requires human messengers, not angelic preachers. Peter's location in Joppa 'with one Simon a tanner' indicated growing openness to ceremonially unclean associations. God prepared both evangelist and hearer.