Acts 12:21

Authorized King James Version

And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

τακτῇ

G5002

upon a set

arranged, i.e., appointed or stated

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

ἡμέρᾳ

G2250

day

day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of

ὁ

G3588

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

Ἡρῴδης

G2264

Herod

heroic; herod, the name of four jewish kings

ἐνδυσάμενος

G1746

arrayed

to invest with clothing (literally or figuratively)

ἐσθῆτα

G2066

apparel

dress

βασιλικὴν

G937

in royal

regal (in relation), i.e., (literally) belonging to (or befitting) the sovereign (as land, dress, or a courtier), or (figuratively) preeminent

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#10

καθίσας

G2523

sat

to seat down, i.e., set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)

#11

ἐπὶ

G1909

upon

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#12

τοῦ

G3588

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

#13

βήματος

G968

throne

a step, i.e., foot-breath; by implication, a rostrum, i.e., a tribunal

#14

ἐδημηγόρει

G1215

made an oration

to be a people-gatherer, i.e., to address a public assembly

#15

πρὸς

G4314

unto

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

#16

αὐτούς

G846

his

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

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Acts. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
What practical applications emerge from understanding kingdom of God as presented in this verse, particularly in light of providing hope in times of political and social upheaval?
How does the kingdom of God 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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