Acts 15:22

Authorized King James Version

Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Τότε
Then
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
#2
ἔδοξεν
pleased it
compare the base of g1166) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
#3
τοῖς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ἀποστόλοις
the apostles
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the gospel; officially a commissioner of christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
#5
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
τοῖς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
πρεσβυτέροις
elders
older; as noun, a senior; specially, an israelite sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or christian "presbyter"
#8
σὺν
with
with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi
#9
ὅλῃ
the whole
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
#10
τῇ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ἐκκλησίᾳ
church
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth
#12
ἐκλεξαμένους
chosen
to select
#13
ἄνδρας
men
a man (properly as an individual male)
#14
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
#15
αὐτῶν
their own company
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
#16
πέμψαι
to send
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ???? (as a stronger form of ????) refers rather to the objective point or <i>term
#17
εἰς
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#18
Ἀντιόχειαν
Antioch
antioch (antiochia), a place in syria
#19
σὺν
with
with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi
#20
τῷ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
Παύλῳ
Paul
(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle
#22
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#23
Βαρναβᾷ
Barnabas
son of nabas (i.e., prophecy); barnabas, an israelite
#24
Ἰούδαν
namely Judas
judas (i.e., jehudah), the name of ten israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region
#25
τὸν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
ἐπικαλούμενον
surnamed
to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
#27
Βαρσαβᾶν
Barsabas
son of sabas (or tsaba); bar-sabas, the name of two israelites
#28
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#29
Σιλᾶν
Silas
silas, a christian
#30
ἄνδρας
men
a man (properly as an individual male)
#31
ἡγουμένους
chief
to lead, i.e., command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e., consider
#32
ἐν
among
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#33
τοῖς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#34
ἀδελφοῖς
G80
the brethren
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Acts. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation 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

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.

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