Acts 2:22
Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:
Original Language Analysis
Ἰσραηλῖται
of Israel
G2475
Ἰσραηλῖται
of Israel
Strong's:
G2475
Word #:
2 of 34
an "israelite", i.e., descendant of israel (literally or figuratively)
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 34
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λόγους
words
G3056
λόγους
words
Strong's:
G3056
Word #:
5 of 34
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
Ἰησοῦν
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦν
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
7 of 34
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 34
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ναζωραῖον
of Nazareth
G3480
Ναζωραῖον
of Nazareth
Strong's:
G3480
Word #:
9 of 34
a nazoraean, i.e., inhabitant of nazareth; by extension, a christian
ἀπὸ
of
G575
ἀπὸ
of
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
11 of 34
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 34
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸς
God
G2316
θεὸς
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
13 of 34
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
ἀποδεδειγμένον
approved
G584
ἀποδεδειγμένον
approved
Strong's:
G584
Word #:
14 of 34
to show off, i.e., exhibit; figuratively, to demonstrate, i.e., accredit
εἰς
among
G1519
εἰς
among
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
15 of 34
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
δυνάμεσιν
by miracles
G1411
δυνάμεσιν
by miracles
Strong's:
G1411
Word #:
17 of 34
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
18 of 34
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
20 of 34
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
σημείοις
signs
G4592
σημείοις
signs
Strong's:
G4592
Word #:
21 of 34
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
οἷς
which
G3739
οἷς
which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
22 of 34
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἐποίησεν
did
G4160
ἐποίησεν
did
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
23 of 34
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
δι'
by
G1223
δι'
by
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
24 of 34
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
αὐτοὶ
him
G846
αὐτοὶ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
25 of 34
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
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
26 of 34
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸς
God
G2316
θεὸς
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
27 of 34
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
32 of 34
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
John 3:2The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.Acts 4:10Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.Matthew 12:28But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.Matthew 9:8But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.Luke 11:20But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.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 6:14For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.Acts 5:35And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.Acts 26:26For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.Acts 21:28Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.
Historical Context
Peter addresses fellow Jews ('ye men of Israel') who witnessed or heard of Jesus' ministry (AD 27-30). His reference to 'Jesus of Nazareth' uses the common identifier for the recently crucified teacher, making his resurrection claim immediately relevant.
Questions for Reflection
- How do Jesus' miracles authenticate his divine mission and message?
- What does God's sovereignty over Christ's crucifixion teach about His control over apparent evil?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter's sermon centers on Jesus' identity validated through miracles, wonders, and signs—three terms emphasizing different aspects of supernatural authentication. The phrase 'delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God' establishes divine sovereignty over the crucifixion while maintaining human responsibility ('ye have taken').