Acts 3:8
And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἔστη
stood
G2476
ἔστη
stood
Strong's:
G2476
Word #:
3 of 19
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
4 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
περιπατῶν
walked
G4043
περιπατῶν
walked
Strong's:
G4043
Word #:
5 of 19
to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
σὺν
with
G4862
σὺν
with
Strong's:
G4862
Word #:
8 of 19
with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi
αὐτοῖς
them
G846
αὐτοῖς
them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
9 of 19
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
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
10 of 19
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἱερὸν
the temple
G2411
ἱερὸν
the temple
Strong's:
G2411
Word #:
12 of 19
a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)
περιπατῶν
walked
G4043
περιπατῶν
walked
Strong's:
G4043
Word #:
13 of 19
to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
14 of 19
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 #:
16 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
Isaiah 35:6Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.Acts 14:10Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.Luke 6:23Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.John 5:14Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.
Historical Context
The man's joyful leaping echoed messianic prophecy about Israel's restoration. His public worship in the temple provided powerful testimony to all present.
Questions for Reflection
- How does your response to God's mercy reflect genuine gratitude?
- What does immediate association with believers teach about conversion's social dimension?
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Analysis & Commentary
The healed man's response - 'leaping up, walking, and praising God' - fulfilled Isaiah 35:6 ('the lame man leap as an hart'). His progression from standing to leaping shows overflow of gratitude. Entering the temple 'with them' indicated immediate identification with Christ's disciples.