Acts 15:2

Authorized King James Version

When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
γενομένης
had
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#2
οὖν
When therefore
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#3
στάσεως
dissension
a standing (properly, the act), i.e., (by analogy) position (existence); by implication, a popular uprising; figuratively, controversy
#4
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
συζητήσεως
disputation
mutual questioning, i.e., discussion
#6
οὐκ
no
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#7
ὀλίγης
small
puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
#8
τῷ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
Παῦλον
Paul
(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle
#10
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
τῷ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
Βαρναβᾶν
Barnabas
son of nabas (i.e., prophecy); barnabas, an israelite
#13
πρὸς
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,
#14
αὐτῶν
them
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
#15
ἔταξαν
they determined
to arrange in an orderly manner, i.e., assign or dispose (to a certain position or lot)
#16
ἀναβαίνειν
should go up
to go up (literally or figuratively)
#17
Παῦλον
Paul
(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle
#18
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
Βαρναβᾶν
Barnabas
son of nabas (i.e., prophecy); barnabas, an israelite
#20
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
τινας
certain
some or any person or object
#22
ἄλλους
other
"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
#23
ἐξ
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#24
αὐτῶν
them
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
#25
πρὸς
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,
#26
τοὺς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#27
ἀποστόλους
the apostles
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the gospel; officially a commissioner of christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
#28
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#29
πρεσβυτέρους
elders
older; as noun, a senior; specially, an israelite sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or christian "presbyter"
#30
εἰς
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#31
Ἰερουσαλὴμ
Jerusalem
hierusalem (i.e., jerushalem), the capitol of palestine
#32
περὶ
about
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#33
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#34
ζητήματος
question
a search (properly concretely), i.e., (in words) a debate
#35
τούτου
this
of (from or concerning) this (person or thing)

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 building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Acts.

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.

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