Acts 19:11
And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:
Original Language Analysis
Δυνάμεις
miracles
G1411
Δυνάμεις
miracles
Strong's:
G1411
Word #:
1 of 12
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
τὰς
G3588
τὰς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τυχούσας
G5177
τυχούσας
Strong's:
G5177
Word #:
5 of 12
akin to the base of g5088 through the idea of effecting; properly, to affect; or (specially), to hit or light upon (as a mark to be reached), i.e., (t
ἐποίει
wrought
G4160
ἐποίει
wrought
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
6 of 12
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸς
God
G2316
θεὸς
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
8 of 12
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
διὰ
by
G1223
διὰ
by
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
9 of 12
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Acts 5:12And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.Hebrews 2:4God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?Acts 8:13Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.Acts 16:18And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.Acts 14:3Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.Acts 15:12Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.John 14:12Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.Galatians 3:5He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
Historical Context
Ephesus was renowned for magic and occultism. The 'Ephesian letters' (magical formulas) were famous throughout the ancient world. God's special miracles challenged this spiritual darkness head-on.
Questions for Reflection
- Why did God grant extraordinary miracles in particularly dark spiritual contexts?
- How do miracles authenticate apostolic ministry and gospel truth?
- What does Christ's superiority over occult powers mean for us today?
Analysis & Commentary
'God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul' - the Greek 'dynameōn ou tas tychousas' means 'not ordinary miracles.' These extraordinary signs authenticated Paul's apostolic ministry and demonstrated Christ's superiority over Ephesian magic and occult practices. Divine power confronted demonic power.