Acts 26:10

Authorized King James Version

Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὃ

G3739

Which thing

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

καὶ

G2532

also

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

ἐποίησα

G4160

did

to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

Ἱεροσολύμοις

G2414

Jerusalem

hierosolyma (i.e., jerushalaim), the capitol of palestine

καὶ

G2532

also

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

πολλούς

G4183

many

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

τῶν

G3588

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

ἁγίων

G40

of the saints

sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)

#10

ἐγὼ

G1473

i, me

#11

φυλακαῖς

G5438

in prison

a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or nigh

#12

κατέκλεισα

G2623

did

to shut down (in a dungeon), i.e., incarcerate

#13

τὴν

G3588

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

#14

παρὰ

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

#15

τῶν

G3588

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

#16

ἀρχιερέων

G749

the chief priests

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

#17

ἐξουσίαν

G1849

authority

privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o

#18

λαβών

G2983

having received

while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))

#19

ἀναιρουμένων

G337

were put to death

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

#20

τε

G5037

and

both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)

#21

αὐτῶν

G846

when they

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

#22

κατήνεγκα

G2702

I gave

to bear down, i.e., (figuratively) overcome (with drowsiness); specially, to cast a vote

#23

ψῆφον

G5586

my voice

a pebble (as worn smooth by handling), i.e., (by implication, of use as a counter or ballot) a verdict (of acquittal) or ticket (of admission); a vote

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding kingdom of God as presented in this verse, particularly in light of providing hope in times of political and social upheaval?
How does the kingdom of God 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 understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?

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