Acts 4:34

Authorized King James Version

Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οὐδὲ
G3761
Neither
not however, i.e., neither, nor, not even
#2
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
ἐνδεής
G1729
that lacked
deficient in
#4
τις
G5100
there any
some or any person or object
#5
ὑπῆρχον
G5225
was
to begin under (quietly), i.e., come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, particip
#6
ἐν
G1722
among
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#7
αὐτοῖς·
G846
them
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
#8
ὅσοι
G3745
as many as
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
#9
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#10
κτήτορες
G2935
possessors
an owner
#11
χωρίων
G5564
of lands
a spot or plot of ground
#12
ἢ
G2228
or
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
#13
οἰκιῶν
G3614
houses
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
#14
ὑπῆρχον
G5225
was
to begin under (quietly), i.e., come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, particip
#15
πωλοῦντες
G4453
sold them
to barter (as a pedlar), i.e., to sell
#16
ἔφερον
G5342
and brought
to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
#17
τὰς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
τιμὰς
G5092
the prices
a value, i.e., money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself
#19
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
πιπρασκομένων
G4097
of the things that were sold
from the base of g4008); to traffic (by travelling), i.e., dispose of as merchandise or into slavery (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Acts. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 revelation in this particular way.

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