Acts 9:17

Authorized King James Version

And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ἀπῆλθεν
went his way
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
#2
δὲ
And
but, and, etc
#3
Ἁνανίας
Ananias
ananias, the name of three israelites
#4
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
εἰσῆλθεν
entered
to enter (literally or figuratively)
#6
εἰς
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#7
τὴν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
οἰκίαν
the house
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
#9
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
ἐπιθεὶς
putting
to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
#11
ἐπ'
on
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#12
αὐτὸν
him
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
#13
τὰς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
χεῖρας
his hands
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
#15
εἶπεν
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#16
Σαοὺλ
Saul
saul (i.e., shaul), the jewish name of paul
#17
ἀδελφέ
G80
Brother
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
#18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
κύριος
the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#20
ἀπέσταλκέν
hath sent
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
#21
με
me
me
#22
Ἰησοῦς
even Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
ὀφθείς
that appeared
to gaze (i.e., with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from g0991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from g1
#25
σοι
unto thee
to thee
#26
ἐν
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#27
τῇ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#28
ὁδῷ
the way
a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
#29
as
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#30
ἤρχου
thou camest
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#31
ὅπως
that
what(-ever) how, i.e., in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
#32
ἀναβλέψῃς
thou mightest receive thy sight
to look up; by implication, to recover sight
#33
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#34
πλησθῇς
be filled with
to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially, to fulfil (time)
#35
πνεύματος
Ghost
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
#36
ἁγίου
G40
the Holy
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Acts, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Acts.

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 sovereignty in this particular way.

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