Acts 22:5

Authorized King James Version

As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὡς

G5613

which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)

καὶ

G2532

also

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

ὁ

G3588

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

ἀρχιερεὺς

G749

the high priest

the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest

μαρτυρεῖ

G3140

doth bear

to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively)

μοι

G3427

to me

καὶ

G2532

also

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

πᾶν

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

τὸ

G3588

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

#10

πρεσβυτέριον

G4244

the estate of the elders

the order of elders, i.e., (specially), israelite sanhedrin or christian "presbytery"

#11

παρ'

G3844

from

properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj

#12

ὧν

G3739

whom

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#13

καὶ

G2532

also

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

#14

ἐπιστολὰς

G1992

letters

a written message

#15

δεξάμενος

G1209

I received

to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)

#16

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,

#17

τοὺς

G3588

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

#18

ἀδελφοὺς

G80

the brethren

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

#19

εἰς

G1519

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#20

Δαμασκὸν

G1154

Damascus

damascus, a city of syria

#21

ἐπορευόμην

G4198

went

to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)

#22

ἄξων

G71

to bring

properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce

#23

καὶ

G2532

also

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

#24

τοὺς

G3588

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

#25

ἐκεῖσε

G1566

there

thither

#26

ὄντας

G5607

them which were

being

#27

δεδεμένους

G1210

bound

to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively)

#28

εἰς

G1519

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#29

Ἰερουσαλὴμ

G2419

Jerusalem

hierusalem (i.e., jerushalem), the capitol of palestine

#30

ἵνα

G2443

for to

in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)

#31

τιμωρηθῶσιν

G5097

be punished

properly, to protect one's honor, i.e., to avenge (inflict a penalty)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Acts, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Acts Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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