Acts 10:7
And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;
Original Language Analysis
ὡς
when
G5613
ὡς
when
Strong's:
G5613
Word #:
1 of 20
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
ἀπῆλθεν
was departed
G565
ἀπῆλθεν
was departed
Strong's:
G565
Word #:
3 of 20
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
τῶν
which
G3588
τῶν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἄγγελος
the angel
G32
ἄγγελος
the angel
Strong's:
G32
Word #:
5 of 20
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
τῶν
which
G3588
τῶν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῶν
which
G3588
τῶν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
φωνήσας
he called
G5455
φωνήσας
he called
Strong's:
G5455
Word #:
10 of 20
to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation
τῶν
which
G3588
τῶν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
οἰκετῶν
household servants
G3610
οἰκετῶν
household servants
Strong's:
G3610
Word #:
13 of 20
a fellow resident, i.e., menial domestic
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
14 of 20
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
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
15 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
στρατιώτην
soldier
G4757
στρατιώτην
soldier
Strong's:
G4757
Word #:
16 of 20
a camper-out, i.e., a (common) warrior (literally or figuratively)
τῶν
which
G3588
τῶν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
18 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Luke 3:14And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.Judges 7:10But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down to the host:Philemon 1:16Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?
Historical Context
Roman households included slaves and servants who often shared their master's religious practices. Cornelius's spiritual influence extended throughout his sphere of authority.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Cornelius model immediate obedience to divine direction?
- What does his household's shared devotion teach about spiritual influence in homes and workplaces?
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Analysis & Commentary
Cornelius 'called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier' - immediately obeying the vision. His household's shared devotion indicated family religion. The 'devout soldier' suggests Cornelius influenced those under his command spiritually.