Acts 10:9
On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
Original Language Analysis
Τῇ
G3588
Τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐπαύριον
On the morrow
G1887
ἐπαύριον
On the morrow
Strong's:
G1887
Word #:
3 of 18
occurring on the succeeding day, i.e., (g2250 being implied) to-morrow
ἐκείνων
as they
G1565
ἐκείνων
as they
Strong's:
G1565
Word #:
5 of 18
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πόλει
unto the city
G4172
πόλει
unto the city
Strong's:
G4172
Word #:
8 of 18
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
Πέτρος
Peter
G4074
Πέτρος
Peter
Strong's:
G4074
Word #:
11 of 18
a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle
ἐπὶ
upon
G1909
ἐπὶ
upon
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
12 of 18
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Historical Context
Flat rooftops served multiple purposes in ancient Near Eastern homes. The sixth hour was not a traditional prayer time, suggesting Peter's personal devotion beyond prescribed times.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God orchestrate circumstances to bring together messengers and seekers?
- What does Peter's noon prayer teach about personal devotion beyond scheduled times?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter went 'upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour' (noon). Rooftop prayer utilized private outdoor space. The timing - as Cornelius's messengers approached - shows divine coordination of events. God prepared the messenger while sending the seekers.