Acts 5:16
There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
Original Language Analysis
συνήρχετο
There came
G4905
συνήρχετο
There came
Strong's:
G4905
Word #:
1 of 20
to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally)
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
3 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πλῆθος
a multitude
G4128
πλῆθος
a multitude
Strong's:
G4128
Word #:
5 of 20
a fulness, i.e., a large number, throng, populace
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πόλεων
out of the cities
G4172
πόλεων
out of the cities
Strong's:
G4172
Word #:
8 of 20
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
εἴς
unto
G1519
εἴς
unto
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
9 of 20
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
Ἰερουσαλήμ
Jerusalem
G2419
Ἰερουσαλήμ
Jerusalem
Strong's:
G2419
Word #:
10 of 20
hierusalem (i.e., jerushalem), the capitol of palestine
φέροντες
bringing
G5342
φέροντες
bringing
Strong's:
G5342
Word #:
11 of 20
to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
ἀσθενεῖς
sick
G772
ἀσθενεῖς
sick
Strong's:
G772
Word #:
12 of 20
strengthless (in various applications, literal, figurative and moral)
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
13 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὀχλουμένους
them which were vexed
G3791
ὀχλουμένους
them which were vexed
Strong's:
G3791
Word #:
14 of 20
to mob, i.e., (by implication) to harass
ὑπὸ
with
G5259
ὑπὸ
with
Strong's:
G5259
Word #:
15 of 20
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
πνευμάτων
spirits
G4151
πνευμάτων
spirits
Strong's:
G4151
Word #:
16 of 20
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
ἀκαθάρτων
unclean
G169
ἀκαθάρτων
unclean
Strong's:
G169
Word #:
17 of 20
impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic))
οἵτινες
and they
G3748
οἵτινες
and they
Strong's:
G3748
Word #:
18 of 20
which some, i.e., any that; also (definite) which same
Historical Context
Regional pilgrimage to Jerusalem for healing paralleled temple worship patterns but now centered on apostolic ministry. 'Cities round about' included Judea and Samaria, fulfilling Acts 1:8's geographical expansion. Complete healing success contrasted with pagan healing shrines' limited results.
Questions for Reflection
- What does 'healed every one' teach about God's power and willingness to heal?
- How does distinguishing physical illness from spiritual oppression inform compassionate ministry?
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Analysis & Commentary
The expansion - 'there came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one' - describes gospel's centrifugal force. Jerusalem became healing center, drawing regional crowds. The inclusive statement 'healed every one' (Greek 'hapantes') emphasizes complete success rate, validating divine power. Distinguishing 'sick folks' from 'vexed with unclean spirits' recognizes both natural illness and demonic oppression, with Christ's power addressing both.