Acts 4:10
Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
Original Language Analysis
ἔστω
Be it
G2077
ἔστω
Be it
Strong's:
G2077
Word #:
2 of 33
be thou; also ??????? <pronunciation strongs="es'-to-san"/>, third person of the same; let them be
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 33
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λαῷ
the people
G2992
λαῷ
the people
Strong's:
G2992
Word #:
8 of 33
a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)
Ἰσραὴλ
of Israel
G2474
Ἰσραὴλ
of Israel
Strong's:
G2474
Word #:
9 of 33
israel (i.e., jisrael), the adopted name of jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
10 of 33
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὀνόματι
the name
G3686
ὀνόματι
the name
Strong's:
G3686
Word #:
13 of 33
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
Ἰησοῦ
of Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦ
of Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
14 of 33
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ναζωραίου
of Nazareth
G3480
Ναζωραίου
of Nazareth
Strong's:
G3480
Word #:
17 of 33
a nazoraean, i.e., inhabitant of nazareth; by extension, a christian
ὃν
whom
G3739
ὃν
whom
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
18 of 33
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἐσταυρώσατε
crucified
G4717
ἐσταυρώσατε
crucified
Strong's:
G4717
Word #:
20 of 33
to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
ὃν
whom
G3739
ὃν
whom
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
21 of 33
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
22 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸς
God
G2316
θεὸς
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
23 of 33
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
ἤγειρεν
raised
G1453
ἤγειρεν
raised
Strong's:
G1453
Word #:
24 of 33
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from
ἐκ
from
G1537
ἐκ
from
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
25 of 33
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
οὗτος
this man
G3778
οὗτος
this man
Strong's:
G3778
Word #:
29 of 33
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
παρέστηκεν
doth
G3936
παρέστηκεν
doth
Strong's:
G3936
Word #:
30 of 33
to stand beside, i.e., (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or (intransitively) to be at hand (or
Cross References
Acts 3:6Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.Acts 2:36Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.Acts 28:28Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.Daniel 3:18But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.Romans 1:4And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
Historical Context
The title 'Jesus Christ of Nazareth' emphasizes His human origin and messianic identity. Nazareth's insignificance made claiming its resident as Messiah scandalous (John 1:46). Peter's public accusation 'ye crucified' directly charged the council with deicide, while 'God raised' vindicated Jesus and condemned His executioners.
Questions for Reflection
- How does connecting physical healing with Jesus' name point to comprehensive salvation?
- What boldness does it require to accuse powerful authorities of crucifying God's Messiah?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter's declaration 'Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel' expands address beyond the council to the nation, making his statement public record. The core proclamation - 'by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead' - contrasts human action (crucifixion) with divine response (resurrection). The phrase 'even by him doth this man stand here before you whole' (Greek 'hygiēs,' completely healthy) connects physical healing to spiritual salvation.