Acts 28:23

Authorized King James Version

And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ταξάμενοι
when they had appointed
to arrange in an orderly manner, i.e., assign or dispose (to a certain position or lot)
#2
δὲ
And
but, and, etc
#3
αὐτοὺς
him
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
#4
ἡμέραν
a day
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
#5
ἧκον
there came
to arrive, i.e., be present (literally or figuratively)
#6
πρὸς
to
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#7
αὐτοὺς
him
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
#8
εἰς
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#9
τὴν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ξενίαν
his lodging
hospitality, i.e., (by implication) a place of entertainment
#11
πλείονες
many
more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion
#12
οἷς
to whom
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#13
ἐξετίθετο
he expounded
to expose; figuratively, to declare
#14
διαμαρτυρόμενος
and testified
to attest or protest earnestly, or (by implication) hortatively
#15
τὴν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
βασιλείαν
the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#17
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
θεοῦ
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#19
πείθων
persuading
to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence
#20
τε
both
both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)
#21
αὐτοὺς
him
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
τὰ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
περὶ
concerning
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#24
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
Ἰησοῦ
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#26
ἀπὸ
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#27
τε
both
both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)
#28
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#29
νόμου
the law
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of moses (including the volume); also of the gospel), or figurat
#30
Μωσέως
of Moses
moseus, moses, or mouses (i.e., mosheh), the hebrew lawgiver
#31
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#32
τῶν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#33
προφητῶν
out of the prophets
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
#34
ἀπὸ
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#35
πρωῒ
morning
at dawn; by implication, the day-break watch
#36
ἕως
till
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
#37
ἑσπέρας
evening
the evening

Analysis

Within the broader context of Acts, this passage highlights kingdom of God through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of kingdom connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about kingdom, 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 kingdom of God 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 kingdom in this particular way.

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