Acts 4:29

Authorized King James Version

And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

τὰ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

νῦν

G3568

"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate

κύριε

G2962

Lord

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

ἔπιδε

G1896

behold

to regard (favorably or otherwise)

ἐπὶ

G1909

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

τὰς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ἀπειλὰς

G547

threatenings

a menace

αὐτῶν

G846

their

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

#10

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#11

δὸς

G1325

grant unto

to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)

#12

τοῖς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#13

δούλοις

G1401

servants

a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)

#14

σου

G4675

thy

of thee, thy

#15

μετὰ

G3326

that with

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

#16

παῤῥησίας

G3954

boldness

all out-spokenness, i.e., frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance

#17

πάσης

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#18

λαλεῖν

G2980

they may speak

to talk, i.e., utter words

#19

τὸν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#20

λόγον

G3056

word

something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a

#21

σου

G4675

thy

of thee, thy

Analysis

Within the broader context of Acts, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Acts.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Acts Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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