Acts 2:33
Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.
Original Language Analysis
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δεξιᾷ
by the right hand
G1188
δεξιᾷ
by the right hand
Strong's:
G1188
Word #:
2 of 24
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
οὖν
Therefore
G3767
οὖν
Therefore
Strong's:
G3767
Word #:
3 of 24
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεοῦ
of God
G2316
θεοῦ
of God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
5 of 24
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
τήν
G3588
τήν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐπαγγελίαν
the promise
G1860
ἐπαγγελίαν
the promise
Strong's:
G1860
Word #:
9 of 24
an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἁγίου
of the Holy
G40
ἁγίου
of the Holy
Strong's:
G40
Word #:
11 of 24
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
πνεύματος
Ghost
G4151
πνεύματος
Ghost
Strong's:
G4151
Word #:
12 of 24
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
λαβὼν
having received
G2983
λαβὼν
having received
Strong's:
G2983
Word #:
13 of 24
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
παρὰ
of
G3844
παρὰ
of
Strong's:
G3844
Word #:
14 of 24
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πατρὸς
the Father
G3962
πατρὸς
the Father
Strong's:
G3962
Word #:
16 of 24
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
ὃ
which
G3739
ὃ
which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
19 of 24
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
νὺν
now
G3568
νὺν
now
Strong's:
G3568
Word #:
20 of 24
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
Cross References
Acts 1:4And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.Acts 5:31Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.Acts 2:17And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:John 14:26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.Mark 16:19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.Acts 10:45And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.1 Peter 3:22Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.John 14:16And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;Galatians 3:14That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
Historical Context
The 'right hand of God' in ancient Near Eastern courts signified co-regency and executive authority. Christ's session (seated position) indicates completed work - priests stood (Hebrews 10:11-12), but Christ's sacrifice finished, He sits. From this position He governs history and distributes the Spirit.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's exaltation preceding Spirit's outpouring demonstrate salvation's Trinitarian nature?
- What does Christ's active role in sending the Spirit teach about His ongoing ministry to the church?
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Analysis & Commentary
Christ's exaltation to God's 'right hand' - the position of supreme authority - precedes the Spirit's outpouring. The logical sequence matters: Christ must be glorified before the Spirit can be sent (John 7:39). Having 'received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost,' Christ actively pours out what the crowd witnessed. This establishes Trinitarian coordination in redemption: Father promises, Son achieves and receives, Spirit applies. Pentecost is Christ's gift to His church.