Acts 6:2

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Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

Original Language Analysis

προσκαλεσάμενοι called G4341
προσκαλεσάμενοι called
Strong's: G4341
Word #: 1 of 20
to call toward oneself, i.e., summon, invite
δὲ Then G1161
δὲ Then
Strong's: G1161
Word #: 2 of 20
but, and, etc
οἱ G3588
οἱ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 3 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δώδεκα the twelve G1427
δώδεκα the twelve
Strong's: G1427
Word #: 4 of 20
two and ten, i.e., a dozen
τὸ G3588
τὸ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 5 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πλῆθος the multitude G4128
πλῆθος the multitude
Strong's: G4128
Word #: 6 of 20
a fulness, i.e., a large number, throng, populace
τῶν G3588
τῶν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 7 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μαθητῶν of the disciples G3101
μαθητῶν of the disciples
Strong's: G3101
Word #: 8 of 20
a learner, i.e., pupil
εἶπον, unto them and said G2036
εἶπον, unto them and said
Strong's: G2036
Word #: 9 of 20
to speak or say (by word or writing)
Οὐκ not G3756
Οὐκ not
Strong's: G3756
Word #: 10 of 20
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
ἀρεστόν reason G701
ἀρεστόν reason
Strong's: G701
Word #: 11 of 20
agreeable; by implication, fit
ἐστιν It is G2076
ἐστιν It is
Strong's: G2076
Word #: 12 of 20
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
ἡμᾶς that we G2248
ἡμᾶς that we
Strong's: G2248
Word #: 13 of 20
us
καταλείψαντας should leave G2641
καταλείψαντας should leave
Strong's: G2641
Word #: 14 of 20
to leave down, i.e., behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining
τὸν G3588
τὸν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 15 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λόγον the word G3056
λόγον the word
Strong's: G3056
Word #: 16 of 20
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 17 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεοῦ of God G2316
θεοῦ of God
Strong's: G2316
Word #: 18 of 20
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
διακονεῖν and serve G1247
διακονεῖν and serve
Strong's: G1247
Word #: 19 of 20
to be an attendant, i.e., wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a christian deacon
τραπέζαις tables G5132
τραπέζαις tables
Strong's: G5132
Word #: 20 of 20
a table or stool (as being four-legged), usually for food (figuratively, a meal); also a counter for money (figuratively, a broker's office for loans

Analysis & Commentary

The apostles gathered 'the multitude of disciples' for congregational decision-making. 'It is not reason that we should leave the word of God' established ministry priorities. The phrase 'serve tables' dignified practical service while distinguishing it from teaching ministry.

Historical Context

The 'multitude' involved the congregation in leadership selection. The apostles didn't dictate but proposed, modeling shared governance. 'Serving tables' likely included financial administration as well as food distribution.

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