Acts 5:27
And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,
Original Language Analysis
Ἀγαγόντες
when they had brought
G71
Ἀγαγόντες
when they had brought
Strong's:
G71
Word #:
1 of 12
properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
αὐτοὺς
them
G846
αὐτοὺς
them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 12
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
ἔστησαν
they set
G2476
ἔστησαν
they set
Strong's:
G2476
Word #:
4 of 12
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
συνεδρίῳ
the council
G4892
συνεδρίῳ
the council
Strong's:
G4892
Word #:
7 of 12
a joint session, i.e., (specially), the jewish sanhedrin; by analogy, a subordinate tribunal
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 12
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτοὺς
them
G846
αὐτοὺς
them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
10 of 12
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
Historical Context
The council's previous prohibition (Acts 4:18) explicitly forbade Jesus-teaching. The phrase 'filled Jerusalem' (Greek 'peplērōkate') suggests pervasive influence. Their expressed fear of blood-guilt ironically recalls their earlier declaration 'His blood be on us' (Matthew 27:25), showing suppressed guilty conscience.
Questions for Reflection
- What does avoiding Jesus' name while acknowledging His movement's power reveal about suppressed conviction?
- How does the blood-guilt fear demonstrate that consciences testify to truth even when mouths deny it?
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Analysis & Commentary
The accusation - 'Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us' - reveals multiple grievances. The phrase 'straitly command' (Greek intensive) emphasizes their authority. Their avoidance of Jesus' name ('this name,' 'this man') shows contempt or fear. 'Filled Jerusalem with your doctrine' admits gospel's saturation despite opposition. The blood-guilt accusation ('intend to bring this man's blood upon us') acknowledges their role in crucifixion they tried denying.