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Acts 12

Acts 12:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
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
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
when
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
he had apprehended him
piazo (Greek #4084)
to squeeze, i.e. seize (gently by the hand (press), or officially (arrest), or in hunting (capture))
KJV usage: apprehend, catch, lay hand on, take. Compare 4085.
Pronounce: pee-ad'-zo
Origin: probably another form of 971
, he put
tithemi (Greek #5087)
θέω (theh'-o) (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses) to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from 2476, which properly denotes an upright and active position, while 2749 is properly reflexive and utterly prostrate)
KJV usage: + advise, appoint, bow, commit, conceive, give, X kneel down, lay (aside, down, up), make, ordain, purpose, put, set (forth), settle, sink down.
Pronounce: tith'-ay-mee
him in
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
prison
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 delivered
paradidomi (Greek #3860)
to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit
KJV usage: betray, bring forth, cast, commit, deliver (up), give (over, up), hazard, put in prison, recommend.
Pronounce: par-ad-id'-o-mee
Origin: from 3844 and 1325
him to four
tessares (Greek #5064)
four
KJV usage: four.
Pronounce: tes'-sar-es
Origin: τέσσαρα (tes'-sar-ah) a plural number
quaternions
tetradion (Greek #5069)
a quaternion or squad (picket) of four Roman soldiers
KJV usage: quaternion.
Pronounce: tet-rad'-ee-on
Origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of τέτρας (a tetrad; from 5064)
of soldiers
stratiotes (Greek #4757)
a camper-out, i.e. a (common) warrior (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: soldier.
Pronounce: strat-ee-o'-tace
Origin: from a presumed derivative of the same as 4756
to keep
phulasso (Greek #5442)
to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid
KJV usage: beward, keep (self), observe, save. Compare 5083.
Pronounce: foo-las'-so
Origin: probably from 5443 through the idea of isolation
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)
; intending
boulomai (Greek #1014)
to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing
KJV usage: be disposed, minded, intend, list, (be, of own) will (-ing). Compare 2309.
Pronounce: boo'-lom-ahee
Origin: middle voice of a primary verb
after
meta (Greek #3326)
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between 575 or 1537 and 1519 or 4314; less intimate than 1722 and less close than 4862)
KJV usage: after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
Pronounce: met-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition (often used adverbially)
Easter
pascha (Greek #3957)
the Passover (the meal, the day, the festival or the special sacrifices connected with it)
KJV usage: Easter, Passover.
Pronounce: pas'-khah
Origin: of Chaldee origin (compare 06453)
to bring
anago (Greek #321)
to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away
KJV usage: bring (again, forth, up again), depart, launch (forth), lead (up), loose, offer, sail, set forth, take up.
Pronounce: an-ag'-o
Origin: from 303 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)
forth
anago (Greek #321)
to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away
KJV usage: bring (again, forth, up again), depart, launch (forth), lead (up), loose, offer, sail, set forth, take up.
Pronounce: an-ag'-o
Origin: from 303 and 71
to the people
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
laos (Greek #2992)
a people (in general; thus differing from 1218, which denotes one's own populace)
KJV usage: people.
Pronounce: lah-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
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Easter,
Prison,
quaternion,
Soldier

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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he put.
Acts 4:3• 3And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide. (Acts 4:3)
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Acts 5:18• 18And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison. (Acts 5:18)
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Acts 8:3• 3As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. (Acts 8:3)
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Matt. 24:9• 9Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. (Matt. 24:9)
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Luke 21:12• 12But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. (Luke 21:12)
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Luke 22:33• 33And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. (Luke 22:33)
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John 13:36‑38• 36Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.
 37Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
 38Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice. (John 13:36‑38)
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John 21:18• 18Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. (John 21:18)
delivered.
Acts 16:23‑24• 23And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
 24Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. (Acts 16:23‑24)
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Matt. 27:64‑66• 64Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.
 65Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.
 66So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch. (Matt. 27:64‑66)
intending.
Acts 4:28• 28For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. (Acts 4:28)
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Esther 3:6‑7,13• 6And he thought scorn to lay hands on Mordecai alone; for they had showed him the people of Mordecai: wherefore Haman sought to destroy all the Jews that were throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus, even the people of Mordecai.
 7In the first month, that is, the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that is, the lot, before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, to the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar.
 13And the letters were sent by posts into all the king's provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to take the spoil of them for a prey. (Esther 3:6‑7,13)
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Prov. 19:21• 21There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand. (Prov. 19:21)
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Prov. 27:1• 1Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. (Prov. 27:1)
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Lam. 3:37• 37Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not? (Lam. 3:37)
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Matt. 26:5• 5But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people. (Matt. 26:5)
Easter.Rather, the Passover, [to pascha .]
• After Easter a grand public spectacle in connection with Peter’s death was evidently designed, whereby the king would still further secure the adulation of the Jews. (“Prayed out of Prison” by W.T.P. Wolston)
• Peter had escaped from prison once before, and no one knew how he got out (Acts 5). (“Prayed out of Prison” by W.T.P. Wolston)
• “Intending after Easter to bring him.” The Greek pashcha is “passover” and not Easter. The latter is from Astarte and Ashtoreth, the Phoenician name of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, the worship of which was corruption deified. Religious flesh loves to celebrate man-made traditions. (“Help on Hard Verses” by A.C. Brown)
• {v.4-5} Deliverance was at hand, which the church scarce expected, more than the king feared it. (“Acts 12” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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whom having seized he put in prison, having delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep, purposing after the passover to bring him out to the people.

W. Kelly Translation

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whom, having taken, he also put in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep, purposing after the Passover to bring him forth unto the people.