Acts 25:6

Authorized King James Version

And when he had tarried among them more than ten days, he went down unto Caesarea; and the next day sitting on the judgment seat commanded Paul to be brought.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Διατρίψας
when he had tarried
to wear through (time), i.e., remain
#2
δὲ
And
but, and, etc
#3
ἐν
among
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#4
αὐτοῖς
them
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
#5
ἡμέρας
days
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#6
πλείους
more
more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion
#7
than
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
#8
δέκα
ten
ten
#9
καταβὰς
he went down
to descend (literally or figuratively)
#10
εἰς
unto
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#11
Καισάρειαν
Caesarea
caesaria, the name of two places in palestine
#12
τῇ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἐπαύριον
and the next day
occurring on the succeeding day, i.e., (g2250 being implied) to-morrow
#14
καθίσας
sitting
to seat down, i.e., set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)
#15
ἐπὶ
on
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#16
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
βήματος
the judgment seat
a step, i.e., foot-breath; by implication, a rostrum, i.e., a tribunal
#18
ἐκέλευσεν
commanded
"hail"; to incite by word, i.e., order
#19
τὸν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
Παῦλον
Paul
(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle
#21
ἀχθῆναι
G71
to be brought
properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Acts. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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