Acts 26:13

Authorized King James Version

At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἡμέρας

G2250

At midday

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

μέσης

G3319

middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)

κατὰ

G2596

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

τὴν

G3588

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

ὁδὸν

G3598

the way

a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means

εἶδον

G1492

I saw

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

βασιλεῦ

G935

O king

a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)

οὐρανόθεν

G3771

from heaven

from the sky

ὑπὲρ

G5228

above

"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super

#10

τὴν

G3588

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

#11

λαμπρότητα

G2987

the brightness

brilliancy

#12

τοῦ

G3588

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

#13

ἡλίου

G2246

of the sun

the sun; by implication, light

#14

περιλάμψαν

G4034

shining round about

to illuminate all around, i.e., invest with a halo

#15

με

G3165

#16

φῶς

G5457

a light

luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)

#17

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#18

τοὺς

G3588

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

#19

σὺν

G4862

with

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

#20

ἐμοὶ

G1698

to me

#21

πορευομένους

G4198

them which journeyed

to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Acts, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 verse's literary context within Acts chapter 26 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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 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?

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