Acts 3:24
Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
Yea and
G2532
καὶ
Yea and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
προφῆται
the prophets
G4396
προφῆται
the prophets
Strong's:
G4396
Word #:
5 of 17
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
ἀπὸ
from
G575
ἀπὸ
from
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
6 of 17
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
καὶ
Yea and
G2532
καὶ
Yea and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καθεξῆς
those that follow after
G2517
καθεξῆς
those that follow after
Strong's:
G2517
Word #:
10 of 17
thereafter, i.e., consecutively; as a noun (by ellipsis of noun) a subsequent person or time
καὶ
Yea and
G2532
καὶ
Yea and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
13 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
προκατήγγειλαν
foretold
G4293
προκατήγγειλαν
foretold
Strong's:
G4293
Word #:
14 of 17
to anounce beforehand, i.e., predict, promise
τὰς
G3588
τὰς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Acts 3:21Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.Luke 24:27And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.1 Samuel 3:20And all Israel from Dan even to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD.Psalms 99:6Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.Acts 13:20And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.Romans 3:21But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;1 Samuel 3:1And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision.1 Samuel 2:18But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.
Historical Context
Samuel marked the prophetic transition from judges to monarchy, beginning the classical prophetic tradition. Peter asserts continuity from Samuel through Malachi culminating in Christ.
Questions for Reflection
- How does seeing all prophets pointing to Christ change your Old Testament reading?
- What does prophetic unity about Christ teach about Scripture's coherence?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter claims that 'all the prophets from Samuel' spoke of 'these days.' This comprehensive claim positions Jesus as the culmination of all prophetic expectation. The prophetic tradition, though diverse in emphasis, pointed toward these gospel events.