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Acts 12:17 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
he, beckoning
kataseio (Greek #2678)
to sway downward, i.e. make a signal
KJV usage: beckon.
Pronounce: kat-as-i'-o
Origin: from 2596 and 4579
l unto 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)
with the hand
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
cheir (Greek #5495)
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
KJV usage: hand.
Pronounce: khire
Origin: perhaps from the base of 5494 in the sense of its congener the base of 5490 (through the idea of hollowness for grasping)
to hold their peace
sigao (Greek #4601)
to keep silent (transitively or intransitively)
KJV usage: keep close (secret, silence), hold peace.
Pronounce: see-gah'-o
Origin: from 4602
, declared
diegeomai (Greek #1334)
to relate fully
KJV usage: declare, shew, tell.
Pronounce: dee-ayg-eh'-om-ahee
Origin: from 1223 and 2233
n unto 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)
how
pos (Greek #4459)
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
KJV usage: how, after (by) what manner (means), that. (Occasionally unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: poce
Origin: adverb from the base of 4226
the Lord
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
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
had brought
exago (Greek #1806)
to lead forth
KJV usage: bring forth (out), fetch (lead) out.
Pronounce: ex-ag'-o
Origin: from 1537 and 71
him
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)
out of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
the prison
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
phulake (Greek #5438)
a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or night), literally or figuratively
KJV usage: cage, hold, (im-)prison(-ment), ward, watch.
Pronounce: foo-lak-ay'
Origin: from 5442
. And
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
he said
epo (Greek #2036)
to speak or say (by word or writing)
KJV usage: answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: ep'-o
Origin: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from 2046, 4483, and 5346)
, Go show
apaggello (Greek #518)
to announce
KJV usage: bring word (again), declare, report, shew (again), tell.
Pronounce: ap-ang-el'-lo
Origin: from 575 and the base of 32
these things
tauta (Greek #5023)
these things
KJV usage: + afterward, follow, + hereafter, X him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.
Pronounce: tow'-tah
Origin: nominative or accusative case neuter plural of 3778
unto James
Iakobos (Greek #2385)
Jacobus, the name of three Israelites
KJV usage: James.
Pronounce: ee-ak'-o-bos
Origin: the same as 2384 Graecized
, 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
to the brethren
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
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
. 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
he departed
exerchomai (Greek #1831)
to issue (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad.
Pronounce: ex-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 1537 and 2064
, and went
poreuomai (Greek #4198)
middle voice from a derivative of the same as 3984; to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.); --depart, go (away, forth, one's way, up), (make a, take a) journey, walk.
Pronounce: por-yoo'-om-ahee
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
another
heteros (Greek #2087)
(an-, the) other or different
KJV usage: altered, else, next (day), one, (an-)other, some, strange.
Pronounce: het'-er-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
place
topos (Greek #5117)
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas 5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard
KJV usage: coast, licence, place, X plain, quarter, + rock, room, where.
Pronounce: top'-os
Origin: apparently a primary word
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Acts 13:16• 16And Paul, rising up and making a sign with the hand, said, Israelites, and ye that fear God, hearken. (Acts 13:16)
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Psa. 66:16• 16Come, hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. (Psa. 66:16)

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Ministry on This Verse

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beckoning.
Acts 13:16• 16And Paul, rising up and making a sign with the hand, said, Israelites, and ye that fear God, hearken. (Acts 13:16)
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Acts 19:33• 33But from among the crowd they put forward Alexander, the Jews pushing him forward. And Alexander, beckoning with his hand, would have made a defence to the people. (Acts 19:33)
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Acts 21:40• 40And when he had allowed him, Paul, standing on the stairs, beckoned with his hand to the people; and a great silence having been made, he addressed them in the Hebrew tongue, saying, (Acts 21:40)
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Luke 1:22• 22But when he came out he could not speak to them, and they recognised that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he was making signs to them, and continued dumb. (Luke 1:22)
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John 13:24• 24Simon Peter makes a sign therefore to him to ask who it might be of whom he spoke. (John 13:24)
declared.
Psa. 66:16• 16Come, hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. (Psa. 66:16)
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Psa. 102:20‑21• 20To hear the groaning of the prisoner, to loose those that are appointed to die;
 21That the name of Jehovah may be declared in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem, (Psa. 102:20‑21)
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Psa. 107:21‑22• 21Let them give thanks unto Jehovah for his loving-kindness, and for his wondrous works to the children of men,
 22And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works in joyful song. (Psa. 107:21‑22)
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Psa. 116:14‑15• 14I will perform my vows unto Jehovah, yea, before all his people.
 15Precious in the sight of Jehovah is the death of his saints. (Psa. 116:14‑15)
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Psa. 146:7• 7Who executeth judgment for the oppressed, who giveth bread to the hungry. Jehovah looseth the prisoners; (Psa. 146:7)
James.
Acts 15:13• 13And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Brethren, listen to me: (Acts 15:13)
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Acts 21:18• 18And on the morrow Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders came there. (Acts 21:18)
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1 Cor. 15:7• 7Then he appeared to James; then to all the apostles; (1 Cor. 15:7)
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Gal. 1:19• 19but I saw none other of the apostles, but James the brother of the Lord. (Gal. 1:19)
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Gal. 2:9,12• 9and recognising the grace given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were conspicuous as being pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship, that *we* should go to the nations, and *they* to the circumcision;
 12for before that certain came from James, he ate with those of the nations; but when they came, he drew back and separated himself, fearing those of the circumcision; (Gal. 2:9,12)
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James 1:1• 1James, bondman of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the dispersion, greeting. (James 1:1)
And he.
Acts 16:40• 40And having gone out of the prison, they came to Lydia; and having seen the brethren, they exhorted them and went away. (Acts 16:40)
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Matt. 10:23• 23But when they persecute you in this city, flee to the other; for verily I say to you, Ye shall not have completed the cities of Israel until the Son of man be come. (Matt. 10:23)
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John 7:1• 1And after these things Jesus walked in Galilee, for he would not walk in Judaea, because the Jews sought to kill him. (John 7:1)
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John 8:59• 59They took up therefore stones that they might cast them at him; but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and thus passed on. (John 8:59)
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John 10:40• 40and departed again beyond the Jordan to the place where John was baptising at the first: and he abode there. (John 10:40)
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John 11:54• 54Jesus therefore walked no longer openly among the Jews, but went away thence into the country near the desert, to a city called Ephraim, and there he sojourned with the disciples. (John 11:54)
• The testimony had been already fully given, even in the temple; and there was no command now to stand and speak there "all the words of this life." They had heard and despised the gospel of Him risen and glorified, whom they had rejected and crucified. Peter therefore was not to make a similar stand now, though the miracle was as great, but, according to the Lord's ordinary rule, when persecuted in this city, to flee into the other; as, after explaining all to the astonished company, he does at this time. (“On Acts 12” by W. Kelly)
• According to the Lord's ordinary rule, when persecuted in this city, to flee into the other. (“Acts 12” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And having made a sign to them with his hand to be silent, he related to them how the Lord had brought him out of prison; and he said, Report these things to James and to the brethren. And he went out and went to another place.

W. Kelly Translation

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And, beckoning to them with his hand to be silent, he related to them how the Lord brought him out of the prison; and he said, Report these things to James and to the brethren. And he went out and proceeded unto another place.