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Acts 2:11 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Cretes
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Kres (Greek #2912)
a Cretan, i.e. inhabitant of Crete
KJV usage: Crete, Cretian.
Pronounce: krace
Origin: from 2914
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
Arabians
Araps (Greek #690)
an Arab or native of Arabia
KJV usage: Arabian.
Pronounce: ar'-aps
Origin: from 688
, we do hear
akouo (Greek #191)
to hear (in various senses)
KJV usage: give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
Pronounce: ak-oo'-o
Origin: a primary verb
them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
speak
laleo (Greek #2980)
to talk, i.e. utter words
KJV usage: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: lal-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb
in our
hemeteros (Greek #2251)
our
KJV usage: our, your (by a different reading).
Pronounce: hay-met'-er-os
Origin: from 2349
tongues
glossa (Greek #1100)
the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
KJV usage: tongue.
Pronounce: gloce-sah'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
b the wonderful works
megaleios (Greek #3167)
magnificent, i.e. (neuter, plural as noun) a conspicuous favor, or (subjectively) perfection
KJV usage: great things, wonderful works.
Pronounce: meg-al-i'-os
Origin: from 3173
of God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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1 Cor. 12:10,28• 10and to another operations of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; and to a different one kinds of tongues; and to another interpretation of tongues.
 28And God has set certain in the assembly: first, apostles; secondly, prophets; thirdly, teachers; then miraculous powers; then gifts of healings; helps; governments; kinds of tongues. (1 Cor. 12:10,28)

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Cross References

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Cretes.
Acts 27:7,12• 7And sailing slowly for many days, and having with difficulty got abreast of Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under the lee of Crete abreast of Salmone;
 12And the harbour being ill adapted to winter in, the most counselled to set sail thence, if perhaps they might reach Phoenice to winter in, a port of Crete looking north-east and south-east. (Acts 27:7,12)
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Titus 1:5,12• 5For this cause I left thee in Crete, that thou mightest go on to set right what remained unordered, and establish elders in each city, as *I* had ordered thee:
 12One of themselves, a prophet of their own, has said, Cretans are always liars, evil wild beasts, lazy gluttons. (Titus 1:5,12)
Arabians.
1 Kings 10:15• 15besides what came by the dealers, and by the traffic of the merchants, and by all the kings of Arabia, and by the governors of the country. (1 Kings 10:15)
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2 Chron. 17:11• 11And some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat gifts and tribute-silver. The Arabians also brought him flocks, seven thousand seven hundred rams, and seven thousand seven hundred he-goats. (2 Chron. 17:11)
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2 Chron. 26:7• 7And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gur-Baal, and the Maonites. (2 Chron. 26:7)
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Isa. 13:20• 20It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in, even to generation and generation; nor shall Arabian pitch tent there, nor shepherds make fold there. (Isa. 13:20)
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Isa. 21:13• 13The burden against Arabia. In the forest of Arabia shall ye lodge, ye caravans of Dedanites. (Isa. 21:13)
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Jer. 3:2• 2Lift up thine eyes unto the heights and see, where hast thou not been lain with? In the ways hast thou sat for them, as an Arab in the wilderness; and thou hast polluted the land with thy fornications and with thy wickedness. (Jer. 3:2)
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Jer. 25:24• 24and all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mingled people that dwell in the desert; (Jer. 25:24)
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Gal. 1:17• 17nor went I up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went to Arabia, and again returned to Damascus. (Gal. 1:17)
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Gal. 4:25• 25For Hagar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which is now, for she is in bondage with her children; (Gal. 4:25)
wonderful.
Ex. 15:11• 11Who is like unto thee, Jehovah, among the gods? Who is like unto thee, glorifying thyself in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders? (Ex. 15:11)
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Job 9:10• 10Who doeth great things past finding out, and wonders without number. (Job 9:10)
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Psa. 26:7• 7That I may cause the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, and declare all thy marvellous works. (Psa. 26:7)
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Psa. 40:5• 5Thou, O Jehovah my God, hast multiplied thy marvellous works, and thy thoughts toward us: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee; would I declare and speak them, they are more than can be numbered. (Psa. 40:5)
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Psa. 71:17• 17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth, and hitherto have I proclaimed thy marvellous works: (Psa. 71:17)
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Psa. 77:11• 11Will I remember,--the works of Jah; for I will remember thy wonders of old, (Psa. 77:11)
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Psa. 78:4• 4We will not hide them from their sons, shewing forth to the generation to come the praises of Jehovah, and his strength, and his marvellous works which he hath done. (Psa. 78:4)
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Psa. 89:5• 5And the heavens shall celebrate thy wonders, O Jehovah, and thy faithfulness in the congregation of the saints. (Psa. 89:5)
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Psa. 96:3• 3Declare his glory among the nations, his wondrous works among all the peoples. (Psa. 96:3)
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Psa. 107:8,15,21• 8Let them give thanks unto Jehovah for his loving-kindness, and for his wondrous works to the children of men;
 15Let them give thanks unto Jehovah for his loving-kindness, and for his wondrous works to the children of men;
 21Let them give thanks unto Jehovah for his loving-kindness, and for his wondrous works to the children of men, (Psa. 107:8,15,21)
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Psa. 111:4• 4He hath made his wonders to be remembered: Jehovah is gracious and merciful. (Psa. 111:4)
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Psa. 136:4• 4To him who alone doeth great wonders, for his loving-kindness endureth for ever: (Psa. 136:4)
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Isa. 25:1• 1Jehovah, thou art my God: I will exalt thee; I will celebrate thy name, for thou hast done wonderful things; counsels of old which are faithfulness and truth. (Isa. 25:1)
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Isa. 28:29• 29This also cometh forth from Jehovah of hosts; he is wonderful in counsel, great in wisdom. (Isa. 28:29)
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Dan. 4:2‑3• 2It hath seemed good unto me to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God hath wrought toward me.
 3How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation. (Dan. 4:2‑3)
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1 Cor. 12:10,28• 10and to another operations of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; and to a different one kinds of tongues; and to another interpretation of tongues.
 28And God has set certain in the assembly: first, apostles; secondly, prophets; thirdly, teachers; then miraculous powers; then gifts of healings; helps; governments; kinds of tongues. (1 Cor. 12:10,28)
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Heb. 2:4• 4God bearing, besides, witness with them to it, both by signs and wonders, and various acts of power, and distributions of the Holy Spirit, according to his will? (Heb. 2:4)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Cretans and Arabians, we hear them speaking in our own tongues the great things of God?

W. Kelly Translation

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Cretans and Arabians, we hear them speaking in our tonguesa the mighty things of God.

WK Translation Notes

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See note to 2:8