Acts 14:5

Authorized King James Version

And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them,

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὡς

G5613

when

which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

ἐγένετο

G1096

made

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

ὁρμὴ

G3730

an assault

a violent impulse, i.e., onset

τῶν

G3588

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

ἐθνῶν

G1484

of the Gentiles

a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)

τε

G5037

both

both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)

καὶ

G2532

and

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

Ἰουδαίων

G2453

of the Jews

judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah

#10

σὺν

G4862

with

with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi

#11

τοῖς

G3588

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

#12

ἄρχουσιν

G758

rulers

a first (in rank or power)

#13

αὐτούς

G846

their

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

#14

ὑβρίσαι

G5195

to use them despitefully

to exercise violence, i.e., abuse

#15

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#16

λιθοβολῆσαι

G3036

to stone

to throw stones, i.e., lapidate

#17

αὐτούς

G846

their

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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of kingdom of God 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?

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