Acts 23:15

Authorized King James Version

Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

νῦν

G3568

Now

"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate

οὖν

G3767

therefore

(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly

ὑμεῖς

G5210

you (as subjective of verb)

ἐμφανίσατε

G1718

signify

to exhibit (in person) or disclose (by words)

τῷ

G3588

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

χιλιάρχῳ

G5506

to the chief captain

the commander of a thousand soldiers ("chiliarch"; i.e., colonel

σὺν

G4862

with

with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi

τῷ

G3588

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

συνεδρίῳ

G4892

the council

a joint session, i.e., (specially), the jewish sanhedrin; by analogy, a subordinate tribunal

#10

ὅπως

G3704

that

what(-ever) how, i.e., in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)

#11

αὔριον

G839

to morrow

properly, fresh, i.e., (adverb with ellipsis of g2250) to-morrow

#12

αὐτόν

G846

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

#13

καταγάγῃ

G2609

down

to lead down; specially, to moor a vessel

#14

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,

#15

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

#16

ὡς

G5613

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

#17

μέλλοντας

G3195

though ye would

to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili

#18

διαγινώσκειν

G1231

enquire

to know thoroughly, i.e., ascertain exactly

#19

ἀκριβέστερον

G199

exactly

#20

τὰ

G3588

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

#21

περὶ

G4012

concerning

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

#22

αὐτόν

G846

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

#23

ἡμεῖς

G2249

we (only used when emphatic)

#24

δὲ

G1161

and

but, and, etc

#25

πρὸ

G4253

or ever

"fore", i.e., in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to

#26

τοῦ

G3588

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

#27

ἐγγίσαι

G1448

come near

to make near, i.e., (reflexively) approach

#28

αὐτόν

G846

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

#29

ἕτοιμοί

G2092

ready

adjusted, i.e., ready

#30

ἐσμεν

G2070

are

we are

#31

τοῦ

G3588

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

#32

ἀνελεῖν

G337

to kill

to take up, i.e., adopt; by implication, to take away (violently), i.e., abolish, murder

#33

αὐτόν

G846

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

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 this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
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?
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?

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