Acts 26:2

Authorized King James Version

I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews:

Word-by-Word Analysis

Περὶ

G4012

touching

properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas

πάντων

G3956

all the things

all, any, every, the whole

ὧν

G3739

whereof

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

ἐγκαλοῦμαι

G1458

I am accused

to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e., bring to account (charge, criminate, etc.)

ὑπὸ

G5259

under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (

Ἰουδαίων

G2453

the Jews

judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah

βασιλεῦ

G935

king

a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)

Ἀγρίππα

G67

Agrippa

wild-horse tamer; agrippas, one of the herods

ἥγημαι

G2233

I think

to lead, i.e., command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e., consider

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ἐμαυτὸν

G1683

myself

of myself so likewise the dative case ?????? <pronunciation strongs="em-ow-to'"/>, and accusative case ??????? <pronunciation strongs="em-ow-ton'"/>

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μακάριον

G3107

happy

supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off

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μέλλων

G3195

because I shall

to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili

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ἀπολογεῖσθαι

G626

answer for myself

to give an account (legal plea) of oneself, i.e., exculpate (self)

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ἐπὶ

G1909

before

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

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σοῦ

G4675

thee

of thee, thy

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σήμερον

G4594

this day

on the (i.e., this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e., at present, hitherto)

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 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 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?
How does this verse's literary context within Acts chapter 26 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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