Acts 20:10
And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.
Original Language Analysis
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Παῦλος
Paul
G3972
Παῦλος
Paul
Strong's:
G3972
Word #:
4 of 18
(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle
ἐπέπεσεν
and fell on
G1968
ἐπέπεσεν
and fell on
Strong's:
G1968
Word #:
5 of 18
to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence; literally or figuratively)
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
6 of 18
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
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
συμπεριλαβὼν
embracing
G4843
συμπεριλαβὼν
embracing
Strong's:
G4843
Word #:
8 of 18
to take by enclosing altogether, i.e., earnestly throw the arms about one
Μὴ
not
G3361
Μὴ
not
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
10 of 18
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γὰρ
for
G1063
γὰρ
for
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
13 of 18
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
ψυχὴ
life
G5590
ψυχὴ
life
Strong's:
G5590
Word #:
14 of 18
breath, i.e., (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from g4151, wh
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
15 of 18
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
Historical Context
The prophetic parallel demonstrates apostolic power continuing Old Testament precedent. Paul's assurance immediately followed the life-giving embrace.
Questions for Reflection
- How do Elijah and Elisha parallels validate Paul's apostolic authority?
- What does this miracle teach about God's power over death?
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Analysis & Commentary
Paul's action - 'fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him' - echoes Elijah (1 Kings 17:21) and Elisha (2 Kings 4:34). The embrace transferred life. 'His life is in him' announced restoration.