Acts 19:17

Authorized King James Version

And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

Word-by-Word Analysis

τοῦτο

G5124

this

that thing

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

ἐγένετο

G1096

was

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

γνωστὸν

G1110

known

well-known

πάντας

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

Ἰουδαίοις

G2453

the Jews

judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah

τε

G5037

and

both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)

καὶ

G2532

also

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

Ἕλλησιν

G1672

Greeks

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

#10

τοῖς

G3588

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

#11

κατοικοῦσιν

G2730

dwelling

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

#12

τὴν

G3588

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

#13

Ἔφεσον

G2181

at Ephesus

ephesus, a city of asia minor

#14

καὶ

G2532

also

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

#15

ἐπέπεσεν

G1968

fell

to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence; literally or figuratively)

#16

φόβος

G5401

fear

alarm or fright

#17

ἐπὶ

G1909

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

#18

πάντας

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#19

αὐτούς

G846

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

#20

καὶ

G2532

also

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

#21

ἐμεγαλύνετο

G3170

was magnified

to make (or declare) great, i.e., increase or (figuratively) extol

#22

τὸ

G3588

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

#23

ὄνομα

G3686

the name

a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)

#24

τοῦ

G3588

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

#25

κυρίου

G2962

of the Lord

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

#26

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

Jesus

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

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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Acts Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Acts chapter 19 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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