Acts 10:6
He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.
Original Language Analysis
οὗτος
He
G3778
οὗτος
He
Strong's:
G3778
Word #:
1 of 18
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
ξενίζεται
lodgeth
G3579
ξενίζεται
lodgeth
Strong's:
G3579
Word #:
2 of 18
to be a host (passively, a guest); by implication, be (make, appear) strange
παρὰ
by
G3844
παρὰ
by
Strong's:
G3844
Word #:
3 of 18
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
ᾧ
whose
G3739
ᾧ
whose
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
7 of 18
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
οἰκία
house
G3614
οἰκία
house
Strong's:
G3614
Word #:
9 of 18
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
παρὰ
by
G3844
παρὰ
by
Strong's:
G3844
Word #:
10 of 18
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
οὗτος
He
G3778
οὗτος
He
Strong's:
G3778
Word #:
12 of 18
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
τί
what
G5101
τί
what
Strong's:
G5101
Word #:
15 of 18
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
Historical Context
This verse emphasizes that even angelic visitation couldn't replace apostolic preaching. The gospel is 'the power of God unto salvation' (Romans 1:16), not general religiosity.
Questions for Reflection
- What does Cornelius's need for instruction teach about the sufficiency of natural religion?
- Why is the proclaimed gospel necessary for salvation?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter would 'tell thee what thou oughtest to do' - salvation required specific instruction, not intuitive discovery. Though Cornelius was pious, he needed to hear the gospel message. Authentic religious experience requires revealed truth.