Acts 11:12

Authorized King James Version

And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:

Word-by-Word Analysis

εἶπεν

G2036

bade

to speak or say (by word or writing)

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

μοι

G3427

to me

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

πνεῦμά

G4151

the Spirit

a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin

συνελθεῖν

G4905

go with

to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally)

αὐτοῖς

G846

them

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

μηδὲν

G3367

nothing

not even one (man, woman, thing)

διακρίνόμενον

G1252

doubting

to separate thoroughly, i.e., (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication,

#10

ἦλθον

G2064

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#11

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

#12

σὺν

G4862

accompanied

with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi

#13

ἐμοὶ

G1698

to me

#14

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#15

οἱ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#16

ἓξ

G1803

six

#17

ἀδελφοὶ

G80

brethren

a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)

#18

οὗτοι

G3778

these

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

#19

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#20

εἰσήλθομεν

G1525

we entered

to enter (literally or figuratively)

#21

εἰς

G1519

into

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#22

τὸν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#23

οἶκον

G3624

house

a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)

#24

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#25

ἀνδρός

G435

the man's

a man (properly as an individual male)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Acts Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does this verse's literary context within Acts chapter 11 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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