Acts 5:24

Authorized King James Version

Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὡς

G5613

when

which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)

δὲ

G1161

Now

but, and, etc

ἤκουσαν

G191

heard

to hear (in various senses)

τοὺς

G3588

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

λόγους

G3056

things

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

τούτους

G5128

these

these (persons, as objective of verb or preposition)

ὅ

G3588

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

τε

G5037

both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)

ἱερεύς

G2409

the high priest

a priest (literally or figuratively)

#10

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#11

ὅ

G3588

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

#12

στρατηγὸς

G4755

the captain

a general, i.e., (by implication or analogy) a (military) governor (praetor), the chief (praefect) of the (levitical) temple-wardens

#13

τοῦ

G3588

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

#14

ἱεροῦ

G2411

of the temple

a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)

#15

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#16

οἱ

G3588

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

#17

ἀρχιερεῖς

G749

the chief priests

the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest

#18

διηπόρουν

G1280

they doubted

to be thoroughly nonplussed

#19

περὶ

G4012

properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas

#20

αὐτῶν

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

#21

τί

G5101

whereunto

an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)

#22

ἂν

G302

whatsoever

#23

γένοιτο

G1096

would grow

to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

#24

τοῦτο

G5124

this

that thing

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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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