Acts 3:10
And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
Original Language Analysis
ἐπεγίνωσκον
they knew
G1921
ἐπεγίνωσκον
they knew
Strong's:
G1921
Word #:
1 of 26
to know upon some mark, i.e., recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
αὐτῷ
unto him
G846
αὐτῷ
unto him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 26
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
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
4 of 26
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
οὑτὸς
he
G3778
οὑτὸς
he
Strong's:
G3778
Word #:
5 of 26
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
τῷ
which
G3588
τῷ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πρὸς
for
G4314
πρὸς
for
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
8 of 26
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,
τῷ
which
G3588
τῷ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐλεημοσύνην
alms
G1654
ἐλεημοσύνην
alms
Strong's:
G1654
Word #:
10 of 26
compassionateness, i.e., (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction
καθήμενος
sat
G2521
καθήμενος
sat
Strong's:
G2521
Word #:
11 of 26
and ???? (to sit; akin to the base of g1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
ἐπὶ
at
G1909
ἐπὶ
at
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
12 of 26
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τῷ
which
G3588
τῷ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ὡραίᾳ
the Beautiful
G5611
Ὡραίᾳ
the Beautiful
Strong's:
G5611
Word #:
14 of 26
belonging to the right hour or season (timely), i.e., (by implication) flourishing (beauteous (figuratively))
Πύλῃ
gate
G4439
Πύλῃ
gate
Strong's:
G4439
Word #:
15 of 26
a gate, i.e., the leaf or wing of a folding entrance (literally or figuratively)
τῷ
which
G3588
τῷ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἱεροῦ
of the temple
G2411
ἱεροῦ
of the temple
Strong's:
G2411
Word #:
17 of 26
a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
18 of 26
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐπλήσθησαν
they were filled
G4130
ἐπλήσθησαν
they were filled
Strong's:
G4130
Word #:
19 of 26
to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially, to fulfil (time)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
21 of 26
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐκστάσεως
amazement
G1611
ἐκστάσεως
amazement
Strong's:
G1611
Word #:
22 of 26
a displacement of the mind, i.e., bewilderment, "ecstasy"
ἐπὶ
at
G1909
ἐπὶ
at
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
23 of 26
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τῷ
which
G3588
τῷ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
24 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Acts 3:2And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;John 5:20For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.John 9:3Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.Luke 9:43And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,
Historical Context
The man's years of begging made him well-known to regular temple worshippers. No one could deny the transformation they witnessed.
Questions for Reflection
- Why is amazement insufficient without gospel proclamation?
- How do you move from wonder at God's work to proclamation of Christ?
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Analysis & Commentary
The crowd's recognition - 'they knew that it was he which sat for alms' - established the miracle's authenticity. Their being 'filled with wonder and amazement' created the teachable moment Peter seized. Amazement alone doesn't save, but it opens ears to the gospel.