Acts 17:15

Authorized King James Version

And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.

Word-by-Word Analysis

οἱ

G3588

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

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

καθιστῶντες

G2525

they that conducted

to place down (permanently), i.e., (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy

τὸν

G3588

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

Παῦλον

G3972

Paul

(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle

ἤγαγον

G71

brought

properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce

αὐτὸν

G846

him

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

ἕως

G2193

unto

a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)

Ἀθηνῶν

G116

Athens

athenae, the capitol of greece

#10

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#11

λαβόντες

G2983

receiving

while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))

#12

ἐντολὴν

G1785

a commandment

injunction, i.e., an authoritative prescription

#13

πρὸς

G4314

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

τὸν

G3588

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

#15

Σιλᾶν

G4609

Silas

silas, a christian

#16

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#17

Τιμόθεον

G5095

Timotheus

dear to god; timotheus, a christian

#18

ἵνα

G2443

for to

in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)

#19

ὡς

G5613

with all speed

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

#20

τάχιστα

G5033

most quickly, i.e., (with g5613 prefixed) as soon as possible

#21

ἔλθωσιν

G2064

come

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#22

πρὸς

G4314

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,

#23

αὐτὸν

G846

him

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

#24

ἐξῄεσαν

G1826

they departed

to issue, i.e., leave (a place), escape (to the shore)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within Acts chapter 17 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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