Acts 24:9

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And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so.

Original Language Analysis

συνέθεντο assented G4934
συνέθεντο assented
Strong's: G4934
Word #: 1 of 9
to place jointly, i.e., (figuratively) to consent (bargain, stipulate), concur
δὲ And G1161
δὲ And
Strong's: G1161
Word #: 2 of 9
but, and, etc
καὶ also G2532
καὶ also
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 3 of 9
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οἱ G3588
οἱ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 4 of 9
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰουδαῖοι the Jews G2453
Ἰουδαῖοι the Jews
Strong's: G2453
Word #: 5 of 9
judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah
φάσκοντες saying G5335
φάσκοντες saying
Strong's: G5335
Word #: 6 of 9
to assert
ταῦτα that these things G5023
ταῦτα that these things
Strong's: G5023
Word #: 7 of 9
these things
οὕτως so G3779
οὕτως so
Strong's: G3779
Word #: 8 of 9
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
ἔχειν were G2192
ἔχειν were
Strong's: G2192
Word #: 9 of 9
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

Analysis & Commentary

'And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so.' The Jewish leaders collectively endorsed Tertullus's accusations. Corporate false witness compounded individual perjury. Group pressure reinforced lies.

Historical Context

Jewish law required multiple witnesses agreeing in testimony. Their collective assent gave false appearance of corroboration.

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