Acts 5:24
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.
Original Language Analysis
ὡς
when
G5613
ὡς
when
Strong's:
G5613
Word #:
1 of 24
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λόγους
things
G3056
λόγους
things
Strong's:
G3056
Word #:
5 of 24
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
ὅ
G3588
ὅ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
10 of 24
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὅ
G3588
ὅ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
στρατηγὸς
the captain
G4755
στρατηγὸς
the captain
Strong's:
G4755
Word #:
12 of 24
a general, i.e., (by implication or analogy) a (military) governor (praetor), the chief (praefect) of the (levitical) temple-wardens
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἱεροῦ
of the temple
G2411
ἱεροῦ
of the temple
Strong's:
G2411
Word #:
14 of 24
a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
15 of 24
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀρχιερεῖς
the chief priests
G749
ἀρχιερεῖς
the chief priests
Strong's:
G749
Word #:
17 of 24
the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest
περὶ
of
G4012
περὶ
of
Strong's:
G4012
Word #:
19 of 24
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
αὐτῶν
them
G846
αὐτῶν
them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
20 of 24
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
τί
whereunto
G5101
τί
whereunto
Strong's:
G5101
Word #:
21 of 24
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
Historical Context
The messenger's report confirmed apostles' return to exact activity and location causing arrest. Temple's proximity to Sanhedrin chambers meant authorities could quickly verify. The apostles' visibility ('standing... teaching') showed no attempt at concealment, maximizing witness despite risk.
Questions for Reflection
- What does returning immediately to the same activity in the same location teach about Spirit-empowered courage?
- How does prioritizing mission over safety distinguish genuine from counterfeit faith?
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Analysis & Commentary
The report - 'Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people' - must have astonished authorities. The Greek 'idou' (behold) introduces shocking revelation. The phrase 'standing in the temple' (same location as arrest) showed audacious obedience to angelic command despite danger. That they were 'teaching the people' demonstrated priorities: immediate return to mission, not self-protection. This boldness testified to supernatural empowerment.