Acts 13:9
Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,
Original Language Analysis
ὁ
(who
G3588
ὁ
(who
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
4 of 12
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Παῦλος
is called Paul
G3972
Παῦλος
is called Paul
Strong's:
G3972
Word #:
5 of 12
(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle
πλησθεὶς
filled with
G4130
πλησθεὶς
filled with
Strong's:
G4130
Word #:
6 of 12
to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially, to fulfil (time)
πνεύματος
Ghost
G4151
πνεύματος
Ghost
Strong's:
G4151
Word #:
7 of 12
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
the Holy
G40
ἁγίου
the Holy
Strong's:
G40
Word #:
8 of 12
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 12
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
Micah 3:8But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.Acts 4:8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,Acts 2:4And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.Acts 7:55But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,Mark 3:5And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.
Historical Context
On Cyprus, Paul's first missionary stop (AD 47-48), he encountered Bar-jesus/Elymas opposing the gospel before the proconsul. This confrontation resulted in the blinding and the proconsul's conversion, establishing Paul's apostolic authority with miraculous authentication.
Questions for Reflection
- How does cultural adaptation (using 'Paul' vs 'Saul') serve gospel effectiveness?
- When is bold confrontation of spiritual opposition appropriate in ministry?
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Analysis & Commentary
Saul's other name 'Paul' (Roman name) appears first when addressing Roman official Sergius Paulus, suggesting strategic cultural adaptation. Being 'filled with the Holy Ghost' empowered bold confrontation of Elymas the sorcerer. This incident demonstrates Spirit-enabled authority over demonic opposition to gospel advance.