Acts 3:13
The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.
Original Language Analysis
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸς
The God
G2316
θεὸς
The God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
2 of 29
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
4 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Ἰακώβ
of Jacob
G2384
Ἰακώβ
of Jacob
Strong's:
G2384
Word #:
7 of 29
jacob (i.e., ja`akob), the progenitor of the israelites
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸς
The God
G2316
θεὸς
The God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
9 of 29
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πατέρων
fathers
G3962
πατέρων
fathers
Strong's:
G3962
Word #:
11 of 29
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
ἐδόξασεν
hath glorified
G1392
ἐδόξασεν
hath glorified
Strong's:
G1392
Word #:
13 of 29
to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
παῖδα
Son
G3816
παῖδα
Son
Strong's:
G3816
Word #:
15 of 29
a boy (as often beaten with impunity), or (by analogy), a girl, and (genitive case) a child; specially, a slave or servant (especially a minister to a
αὐτόν
him
G846
αὐτόν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
16 of 29
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
Ἰησοῦν
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦν
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
17 of 29
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ὃν
whom
G3739
ὃν
whom
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
18 of 29
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
παρεδώκατε
delivered up
G3860
παρεδώκατε
delivered up
Strong's:
G3860
Word #:
20 of 29
to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
21 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτόν
him
G846
αὐτόν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
23 of 29
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
κατὰ
in
G2596
κατὰ
in
Strong's:
G2596
Word #:
24 of 29
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
πρόσωπον
the presence
G4383
πρόσωπον
the presence
Strong's:
G4383
Word #:
25 of 29
the front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
κρίναντος
when he was determined
G2919
κρίναντος
when he was determined
Strong's:
G2919
Word #:
27 of 29
by implication, to try, condemn, punish
Cross References
Acts 7:32Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold.Matthew 22:32I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.Hebrews 2:9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.Exodus 3:6Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.John 19:12And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.John 19:15But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.John 18:40Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
Historical Context
The titles 'God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob' connected Jesus to covenant history. Peter accused the Jerusalem crowd of complicity in Christ's death, a bold accusation to those gathered for worship.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Peter's boldness in confronting sin challenge comfortable evangelism?
- What does calling Jesus 'his Son' affirm about Christ's divine nature?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter's proclamation centers on 'his Son Jesus' - emphasizing divine Sonship. The phrase 'glorified his Son' connects to Isaiah's Suffering Servant. Peter boldly indicts his audience: 'ye delivered up, and denied him' - confronting corporate guilt while offering mercy.