Acts 2:29

Authorized King James Version

Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.

Word-by-Word Analysis

Ἄνδρες

G435

Men

a man (properly as an individual male)

ἀδελφοί

G80

and brethren

a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)

ἐξὸν

G1832

so also ???? <pronunciation strongs="ex-on'"/> neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of g1510 expressed); impersonally, it

εἰπεῖν

G2036

let

to speak or say (by word or writing)

μετὰ

G3326

freely

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

παῤῥησίας

G3954

all out-spokenness, i.e., frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance

πρὸς

G4314

unto

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,

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

περὶ

G4012

properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas

#10

τοῦ

G3588

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

#11

πατριάρχου

G3966

the patriarch

a progenitor ("patriarch")

#12

Δαβίδ

G1138

David

david, the israelite king

#13

ὅτι

G3754

that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#14

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#15

ἐτελεύτησεν

G5053

dead

to finish life (by implication, of g0979), i.e., expire (demise)

#16

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#17

ἐτάφη

G2290

buried

to celebrate funeral rites, i.e., inter

#18

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#19

τὸ

G3588

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

#20

μνῆμα

G3418

sepulchre

a memorial, i.e., sepulchral monument (burial-place)

#21

αὐτοῦ

G846

his

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

#22

ἔστιν

G2076

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

#23

ἐν

G1722

with

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#24

ἡμῖν

G2254

to (or for, with, by) us

#25

ἄχρι

G891

unto

(of time) until or (of place) up to

#26

τῆς

G3588

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

#27

ἡμέρας

G2250

day

day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of

#28

ταύτης

G3778

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Acts, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Acts chapter 2 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?
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?

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