Acts 19:10

Authorized King James Version

And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.

Word-by-Word Analysis

τοῦτο

G5124

this

that thing

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

ἐγένετο

G1096

continued

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

ἐπὶ

G1909

by the space

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

ἔτη

G2094

years

a year

δύο

G1417

of two

"two"

ὥστε

G5620

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

πάντας

G3956

that all

all, any, every, the whole

τοὺς

G3588

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

#10

κατοικοῦντας

G2730

they which dwelt in

to house permanently, i.e., reside (literally or figuratively)

#11

τὴν

G3588

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

#12

Ἀσίαν

G773

Asia

asia, i.e., asia minor, or (usually) only its western shore

#13

ἀκοῦσαι

G191

heard

to hear (in various senses)

#14

τὸν

G3588

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

#15

λόγον

G3056

the word

something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a

#16

τοῦ

G3588

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

#17

κυρίου

G2962

of the Lord

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

#18

Ἰησοῦ,

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

#19

Ἰουδαίους

G2453

Jews

judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah

#20

τε

G5037

both

both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)

#21

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#22

Ἕλληνας

G1672

Greeks

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Acts, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty. 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?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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