Acts 25:23

Authorized King James Version

And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was brought forth.

Word-by-Word Analysis

Τῇ

G3588

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

οὖν

G3767

when

(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly

ἐπαύριον

G1887

And on the morrow

occurring on the succeeding day, i.e., (g2250 being implied) to-morrow

ἐλθόντος

G2064

was come

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

τοῦ

G3588

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

Ἀγρίππα

G67

Agrippa

wild-horse tamer; agrippas, one of the herods

καὶ

G2532

and

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

τῆς

G3588

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

Βερνίκης

G959

Bernice

victorious; bernice, a member of the herodian family

#10

μετὰ

G3326

with

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

#11

πολλῆς

G4183

great

(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

#12

φαντασίας

G5325

pomp

(properly abstract) a (vain) show ("fantasy")

#13

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#14

εἰσελθόντων

G1525

was entered

to enter (literally or figuratively)

#15

εἰς

G1519

into

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

#16

τὸ

G3588

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

#17

ἀκροατήριον

G201

the place of hearing

an audience-room

#18

σύν

G4862

with

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

#19

τε

G5037

both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)

#20

τοῖς

G3588

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

#21

χιλιάρχοις

G5506

the chief captains

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

#22

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#23

ἀνδράσιν

G435

men

a man (properly as an individual male)

#24

τοῖς

G3588

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

#25

κατ'

G2596

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

#26

ἐξοχὴν

G1851

principal

prominence (figuratively)

#27

οὖσιν

G5607

being

#28

τῆς

G3588

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

#29

πόλεως

G4172

the city

a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)

#30

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#31

κελεύσαντος

G2753

commandment

"hail"; to incite by word, i.e., order

#32

τοῦ

G3588

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

#33

Φήστου

G5347

Festus

festal; phestus (i.e., festus), a roman

#34

ἤχθη

G71

was brought forth

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

#35

ὁ

G3588

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

#36

Παῦλος

G3972

Paul

(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle

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

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does this verse's literary context within Acts chapter 25 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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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