Acts 2:36
Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Original Language Analysis
οὖν
Therefore
G3767
οὖν
Therefore
Strong's:
G3767
Word #:
2 of 21
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
γινωσκέτω
know
G1097
γινωσκέτω
know
Strong's:
G1097
Word #:
3 of 21
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
οἶκος
the house
G3624
οἶκος
the house
Strong's:
G3624
Word #:
5 of 21
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
Ἰσραὴλ
of Israel
G2474
Ἰσραὴλ
of Israel
Strong's:
G2474
Word #:
6 of 21
israel (i.e., jisrael), the adopted name of jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
7 of 21
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
κύριον
Lord
G2962
κύριον
Lord
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
9 of 21
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
10 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτὸν
G846
αὐτὸν
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
12 of 21
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 #:
13 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεός
God
G2316
θεός
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
14 of 21
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
ἐποίησεν
hath made
G4160
ἐποίησεν
hath made
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
15 of 21
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
τοῦτον
that same
G5126
τοῦτον
that same
Strong's:
G5126
Word #:
16 of 21
this (person, as objective of verb or preposition)
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦν
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦν
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
18 of 21
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
Cross References
2 Corinthians 5:10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.Ezekiel 34:30Thus shall they know that I the LORD their God am with them, and that they, even the house of Israel, are my people, saith the Lord GOD.Zechariah 13:1In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.Jeremiah 31:31Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:Jeremiah 33:14Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will perform that good thing which I have promised unto the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.Jeremiah 9:26Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and all that are in the utmost corners, that dwell in the wilderness: for all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart.Luke 2:11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Historical Context
This verse concludes Peter's Pentecost sermon, appealing to eyewitness testimony of resurrection appearances. The title 'Lord' (Greek 'kurios') applied to Jesus equals the Septuagint's rendering of YHWH, asserting Jesus' deity to a Jewish audience familiar with such usage.
Questions for Reflection
- What does Jesus' lordship demand from those who acknowledge him as both Christ and Lord?
- How should the church proclaim Jesus' resurrection and lordship with similar boldness today?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter's climactic assertion proclaims Jesus as both Messiah ('Christ') and divine Lord ('Lord'), titles carrying profound theological weight. The contrast between Jewish crucifixion and God's vindication through resurrection establishes Christianity's central paradox. 'Let all the house of Israel know assuredly' demands response to inescapable truth.