Acts 3:9
And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 11
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
εἶδεν
saw
G1492
εἶδεν
saw
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
2 of 11
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
αὐτὸν
him
G846
αὐτὸν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 11
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
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 11
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λαὸς
the people
G2992
λαὸς
the people
Strong's:
G2992
Word #:
6 of 11
a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)
περιπατοῦντα
walking
G4043
περιπατοῦντα
walking
Strong's:
G4043
Word #:
7 of 11
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 #:
8 of 11
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
Acts 4:21So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.Acts 4:16Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.
Historical Context
The temple during prayer time contained many worshippers. The healed man's conspicuous praise attracted the attention necessary for Peter's sermon that followed.
Questions for Reflection
- How does public testimony of transformation serve evangelistic purposes?
- What opportunities for witness exist when God works visibly in your life?
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Analysis & Commentary
The public nature of the healing - 'all the people saw him walking and praising God' - ensured widespread witness. The temple crowd became inadvertent witnesses to apostolic power. This visibility served God's purpose of authenticating the gospel message.