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Acts 15

Acts 15:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
a certain men
tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
which came down
katerchomai (Greek #2718)
to come (or go) down (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: come (down), depart, descend, go down, land.
Pronounce: kat-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 2596 and 2064 (including its alternate)
from
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
Judea
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
Ioudaia (Greek #2449)
the Judaean land (i.e. Judaea), a region of Palestine
KJV usage: Judaea.
Pronounce: ee-oo-dah'-yah
Origin: feminine of 2453 (with 1093 implied)
taught
didasko (Greek #1321)
to teach (in the same broad application)
KJV usage: teach.
Pronounce: did-as'-ko
Origin: a prolonged (causative) form of a primary verb δάω (to learn)
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 said, Except
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
ean (Greek #1437)
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
KJV usage: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See 3361.
Pronounce: eh-an'
Origin: from 1487 and 302
c ye be circumcised
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
peritemno (Greek #4059)
to cut around, i.e. (specially) to circumcise
KJV usage: circumcise.
Pronounce: per-ee-tem'-no
Origin: from 4012 and the base of 5114
afterd the manner
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
ethos (Greek #1485)
a usage (prescribed by habit or law)
KJV usage: custom, manner, be wont.
Pronounce: eth'-os
Origin: from 1486
of Moses
Moseus (Greek #3475)
(04872); Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver
KJV usage: Moses.
Pronounce: moce-yoos'
Origin: or Μωσῆς (mo-sace'), or Μωϋσῆς (mo-oo-sace') of Hebrew origin
, ye
dunamai (Greek #1410)
to be able or possible
KJV usage: be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-ahee
Origin: of uncertain affinity
cannot
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
be
dunamai (Greek #1410)
to be able or possible
KJV usage: be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-ahee
Origin: of uncertain affinity
saved
sozo (Greek #4982)
to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.
Pronounce: sode'-zo
Origin: from a primary σῶς (contraction for obsolete σάος, "safe")
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Gal. 2:12• 12for before that certain came from James, he ate with the nations; but when they came, he was withdrawing and separating himself, being afraid of those of the circumcision; (Gal. 2:12)
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John 7:22• 22Moses hath given you circumcision (not that it is of Moses but of the fathers), and on a Sabbath ye circumcise a man. (John 7:22)
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Lev. 12:3• 3And on the eighth day shall the flesh of his foreskin be circumcised. (Lev. 12:3)

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Brethren,
Judaea; Judea,
Moses

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-4:  Great dissensions arise touching circumcision.
5-21:  The apostles consult about it,
22-35:  and send their determination by letters to the churches.
36-41:  Paul and Barnabas, thinking to visit the brethren together, disagree, and travel different ways.
Cir. A.M. 4057.
A.D. 53.certain.
Acts 21:20• 20and when they heard it, they glorified God. (Acts 21:20)
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Gal. 2:4,12‑13• 4and [this] on account of the false brethren brought in stealthily, who came in stealthily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring into bondage,
 12for before that certain came from James, he ate with the nations; but when they came, he was withdrawing and separating himself, being afraid of those of the circumcision;
 13and the rest of the Jews also dissembled with him, so that even Barnabas was carried away by their dissimulation. (Gal. 2:4,12‑13)
the brethren.
Acts 15:23• 23having written by their hand, The apostles and the elder brethren to the brethren which are of [the] Gentiles in Antioch, and Syria, and Cilicia, greeting. (Acts 15:23)
Except.
Acts 15:5• 5But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees, believers, saying, It is necessary to circumcise them and charge [them] to keep the law of Moses. (Acts 15:5)
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Rom. 4:8‑12• 8blessed [the] man to whom the Lord will in no way reckon sin.”
 9This blessedness then [cometh it] upon the circumcision or also upon the uncircumcision? For we say that to Abraham faith was reckoned for righteousness.
 10How then was it reckoned? When he was in circumcision or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision but in uncircumcision.
 11And he received [the] sign of circumcision as seal of the righteousness of the faith that [he had] in uncircumcision, in order to his being father of all that believe in a state of uncircumcision, that righteousness might be reckoned to them also,
 12and father of circumcision not only to those circumcised but also to those that walk in the steps of the faith of our father Abraham while in uncircumcision. (Rom. 4:8‑12)
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Gal. 5:1‑4• 1Stand fast in the freedom with which Christ hath freed us, and be not again held in a yoke of bondage.
 2Behold, I Paul say to you, that if ye are circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.
 3And I witness again to every man if circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.
 4Ye have derived no effect from Christ, whoever are being justified by law; ye have fallen from grace. (Gal. 5:1‑4)
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Phil. 3:2‑3• 2See to dogs, see to evil workers, see to the concision;
 3for we are the circumcision that worship God in Spirit and boast in Christ Jesus, and have no trust in flesh. (Phil. 3:2‑3)
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Col. 2:8,11‑12,16• 8See that there shall be no one that leadeth you a prey through philosophy and vain deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to Christ.
 11in whom also ye were circumcised with circumcision not wrought by hand, in the putting off the body of the flesh in the circumcision of the Christ;
 12buried with him in baptism, in which ye were also raised with [him] through faith in the working of God that raised him out of the dead.
 16Let none therefore judge you in eating and in drinking, or in respect of feast or new moon or Sabbaths, (Col. 2:8,11‑12,16)
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Gen. 17:10‑27• 10This is my covenant which ye shall keep, between me and you, and thy seed after thee: every man-child among you shall be circumcised.
 11{i}And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and that shall be a sign of the covenant between me and you.{/i}
 12{i}And at eight days old shall every male in your generations be circumcised among you—he who is born in the house, and he who is bought with money, any stranger who is not of thy seed.{/i}
 13{i}He who is born in thy house, and he who is bought with thy money, must be circumcised; and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.{/i}
 14{i}And the uncircumcised male who hath not been circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin, that soul shall be cut off from his peoples: he hath broken my covenant.{/i}
 15{i}And God said to Abraham,{/i} As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai; but Sarah shall her name be.
 16And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her; yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations: kings of people shall be of her.
 17{i}And Abraham fell on his face and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born to him that is a hundred years old? and shall Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear?{/i}
 18{i}And Abraham said to God,{/i} Oh, that Ishmael might live before thee!
 19{i}And God said, Sarah thy wife shall indeed bear thee a son; and thou shalt call his name Isaac; and I will establish my covenant with him, for an everlasting covenant for his seed after him.{/i}
 20{i}And for Ishmael I have heard thee: behold, I will bless him, and will make him fruitful, and will very greatly multiply him; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.{/i}
 21{i}But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to thee at this appointed time in the next year.{/i}
 22{i}And he left off talking with him; and God went up from Abraham.{/i}
 23{i}And Abraham took Ishmael his son, and all who were born in his house, and all who were bought with his money—every male among the people of Abraham's house—and circumcised the flesh of their foreskin on that same day, as God had said to him.{/i}
 24{i}And Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.{/i}
 25{i}And Ishmael his son was thirteen years old when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.{/i}
 26{i}In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son;{/i}
 27{i}and all the men of his house, born in his house, or bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him.{/i} (Gen. 17:10‑27)
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Lev. 12:3• 3And on the eighth day shall the flesh of his foreskin be circumcised. (Lev. 12:3)
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John 7:22• 22Moses hath given you circumcision (not that it is of Moses but of the fathers), and on a Sabbath ye circumcise a man. (John 7:22)
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Acts 15:24• 24Whereas we heard that some who went out from us troubled you with words, upsetting your souls, to whom we gave no commandment, (Acts 15:24)
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1 Cor. 7:18‑19• 18Was anyone called circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Hath anyone been called in uncircumcision? Let him not be circumcised.
 19Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping God's commandments. (1 Cor. 7:18‑19)
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Gal. 2:1,3• 1Then after fourteen years I again went up unto Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also with [me];
 3(but neither was Titus, that was with me, being a Greek, compelled to be circumcised;) (Gal. 2:1,3)
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Gal. 5:6• 6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision hath any force nor uncircumcision, but faith working by love. (Gal. 5:6)
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Gal. 6:13‑16• 13For neither do they that are being circumcised themselves keep the law, but wish you to be circumcised that in your flesh they may boast.
 14But be it not for me to boast, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified to me and I to the world.
 15For in Christ Jesus neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.
 16And as many as walk by this rule, peace [be] upon them and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. (Gal. 6:13‑16)
• They seek to impose these requirements on the Gentiles in this new center and starting point of the work which was formed at Antioch. (“Acts 15” by J.N. Darby)
• They had feebly learned the teaching of the cross. They had not discerned there the sentence of death on the flesh at its best. (“Acts 15:1-5” by W. Kelly)
• The troublers came from Judaea, which with the weak and ignorant would be apt to lend weight to their words. (“Acts 15:1-5” by W. Kelly)
• The men who came down from Judea were imperious nominally for God; it was really for the flesh and self. (“Acts 15:1-5” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And certain persons, having come down from Judaea, taught the brethren, If ye shall not have been circumcised according to the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

W. Kelly Translation

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And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, Except ye be circumciseda after the custom of Moses ye cannot be saved.

WK Translation Notes

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The critical or aoristic form, as in the ancient MSS., is preferable. The T. R. though largely supported implies continuance or habit, which does not apply here.