Acts 3:10

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἐπεγίνωσκον

G1921

they knew

to know upon some mark, i.e., recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge

τε

G5037

And

both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)

αὐτῷ

G846

unto 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

ὅτι

G3754

that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

οὑτὸς

G3778

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

ἦν

G2258

it was

i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)

τῷ

G3588

which

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

πρὸς

G4314

for

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

G3588

which

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

#10

ἐλεημοσύνην

G1654

alms

compassionateness, i.e., (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction

#11

καθήμενος

G2521

sat

and ???? (to sit; akin to the base of g1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside

#12

ἐπὶ

G1909

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

#13

τῷ

G3588

which

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

#14

Ὡραίᾳ

G5611

the Beautiful

belonging to the right hour or season (timely), i.e., (by implication) flourishing (beauteous (figuratively))

#15

Πύλῃ

G4439

gate

a gate, i.e., the leaf or wing of a folding entrance (literally or figuratively)

#16

τῷ

G3588

which

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

#17

ἱεροῦ

G2411

of the temple

a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)

#18

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#19

ἐπλήσθησαν

G4130

they were filled

to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially, to fulfil (time)

#20

θάμβους

G2285

with wonder

stupefaction (by surprise), i.e., astonishment

#21

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#22

ἐκστάσεως

G1611

amazement

a displacement of the mind, i.e., bewilderment, "ecstasy"

#23

ἐπὶ

G1909

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

#24

τῷ

G3588

which

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

#25

συμβεβηκότι

G4819

that which had happened

to walk (figuratively, transpire) together, i.e., concur (take place)

#26

αὐτῷ

G846

unto 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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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