Acts 11:24

Authorized King James Version

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὅτι

G3754

For

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

ἦν

G2258

he was

i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)

ἀνὴρ

G435

man

a man (properly as an individual male)

ἀγαθὸς

G18

a good

"good" (in any sense, often as noun)

καὶ

G2532

and

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

πλήρης

G4134

full

replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete

πνεύματος

G4151

Ghost

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

ἁγίου

G40

of the Holy

sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#10

πίστεως

G4102

of faith

persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ

#11

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#12

προσετέθη

G4369

was added

to place additionally, i.e., lay beside, annex, repeat

#13

ὄχλος

G3793

people

a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot

#14

ἱκανὸς

G2425

much

competent (as if coming in season), i.e., ample (in amount) or fit (in character)

#15

τῷ

G3588

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

#16

κυρίῳ

G2962

unto the Lord

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Acts. The concept of faith reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 faith in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding faith in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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