Acts 12:11

Authorized King James Version

And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

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

ὁ

G3588

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

Πέτρος

G4074

when Peter

a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle

γενόμενος

G1096

was come

to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

ἑαυτῷ

G1438

himself

(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc

εἶπεν

G2036

he said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

Νῦν

G3568

Now

"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate

οἶδα

G1492

I know

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

#10

ἀληθῶς

G230

of a surety

truly

#11

ὅτι

G3754

that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#12

ἐξαπέστειλεν

G1821

hath sent

to send away forth, i.e., (on a mission) to despatch, or (peremptorily) to dismiss

#13

κύριος

G2962

the Lord

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

#14

τὸν

G3588

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

#15

ἄγγελον

G32

angel

compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor

#16

αὐτοῦ

G846

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

#17

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#18

ἐξείλετο

G1807

hath delivered

actively, to tear out; middle voice, to select; figuratively, to release

#19

με

G3165

#20

ἐκ

G1537

out of

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

#21

χειρὸς

G5495

the hand

the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)

#22

Ἡρῴδου

G2264

of Herod

heroic; herod, the name of four jewish kings

#23

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#24

πάσης

G3956

from all

all, any, every, the whole

#25

τῆς

G3588

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

#26

προσδοκίας

G4329

the expectation

apprehension (of evil); by implication, infliction anticipated

#27

τοῦ

G3588

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

#28

λαοῦ

G2992

of the people

a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)

#29

τῶν

G3588

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

#30

Ἰουδαίων

G2453

of the Jews

judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Acts. The concept of divine sovereignty 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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Acts chapter 12 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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