Acts 14:1

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed.

Word-by-Word Analysis

Ἐγένετο

G1096

it came to pass

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

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

ἐν

G1722

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

Ἰκονίῳ

G2430

Iconium

image-like; iconium, a place in asia minor

κατὰ

G2596

both

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

τὸ

G3588

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

αὐτοὺς

G846

together

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

εἰσελθεῖν

G1525

that they went

to enter (literally or figuratively)

αὐτοὺς

G846

together

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

#10

εἰς

G1519

into

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

#11

τὴν

G3588

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

#12

συναγωγὴν

G4864

the synagogue

an assemblage of persons; specially, a jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a christian church

#13

τῶν

G3588

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

#14

Ἰουδαίων

G2453

of the Jews

judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah

#15

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#16

λαλῆσαι

G2980

spake

to talk, i.e., utter words

#17

οὕτως

G3779

in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)

#18

ὥστε

G5620

that

so too, i.e., thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)

#19

πιστεῦσαι

G4100

believed

to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch

#20

Ἰουδαίων

G2453

of the Jews

judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah

#21

τε

G5037

both

both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)

#22

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#23

Ἑλλήνων

G1672

of the Greeks

a hellen (grecian) or inhabitant of hellas; by extension a greek-speaking person, especially a non-jew

#24

πολὺ

G4183

a great

(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

#25

πλῆθος

G4128

multitude

a fulness, i.e., a large number, throng, populace

Analysis

Within the broader context of Acts, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by introducing key themes that will be developed throughout Acts.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

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?
How does this verse's literary context within Acts chapter 14 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?

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