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Acts 16:5 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
men (Greek #3303)
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with 1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
KJV usage: even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
Pronounce: men
Origin: a primary particle
so
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
were
stereoo (Greek #4732)
to solidify, i.e. confirm (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: establish, receive strength, make strong.
Pronounce: ster-eh-o'-o
Origin: from 4731
the churches
ekklesia (Greek #1577)
a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both)
KJV usage: assembly, church.
Pronounce: ek-klay-see'-ah
Origin: from a compound of 1537 and a derivative of 2564
g established
stereoo (Greek #4732)
to solidify, i.e. confirm (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: establish, receive strength, make strong.
Pronounce: ster-eh-o'-o
Origin: from 4731
in
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
the faith
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
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
, 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
increased
perisseuo (Greek #4052)
to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel
KJV usage: (make, more) abound, (have, have more) abundance (be more) abundant, be the better, enough and to spare, exceed, excel, increase, be left, redound, remain (over and above).
Pronounce: per-is-syoo'-o
Origin: from 4053
in number
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
arithmos (Greek #706)
a number (as reckoned up)
KJV usage: number.
Pronounce: ar-ith-mos'
Origin: from 142
daily
hemera (Greek #2250)
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
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Acts 15:41• 41And he passed through Syria and Cilicia confirming the assemblies. (Acts 15:41)

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Acts 15:41• 41And he passed through Syria and Cilicia confirming the assemblies. (Acts 15:41)
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2 Chron. 20:20•  (2 Chron. 20:20)
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Isa. 7:9•  (Isa. 7:9)
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Rom. 16:25• 25Now to him that is able to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to [the] revelation of [the] mystery kept secret in everlasting times, (Rom. 16:25)
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1 Cor. 15:58• 58Wherefore, my brethren beloved, be firm, immoveable, abounding in the work of the Lord always, knowing that your toil is not empty in [the] Lord. (1 Cor. 15:58)
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Gal. 5:1• 1Stand fast in the freedom with which Christ hath freed us, and be not again held in a yoke of bondage. (Gal. 5:1)
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Eph. 4:13‑16• 13until we all arrive at the unity of the faith and of the full knowledge of the Son of God, at a full-grown man, at [the] measure of [the] stature of the fullness of the Christ;
 14that we may no longer be babes, tossed and carried about by every wind of doctrine in the sleight of men, in craftiness for the scheming of error,
 15but, holding the truth in love, let us grow up unto him in all things, who is the head, Christ,
 16from whom all the body, being fitted together and compacted by every joint of supply, according to [the] working in [the] measure of each one part, worketh the increase of the body for edifying of itself in love. (Eph. 4:13‑16)
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Col. 2:6• 6As therefore ye received the Christ, Jesus the Lord, in him walk, (Col. 2:6)
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1 Thess. 3:2,13• 2and sent Timothy our brother and work-fellow under God in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage concerning your faith,
 13in order to establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. (1 Thess. 3:2,13)
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2 Thess. 2:16• 16But our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, that loved us and gave everlasting encouragement and good hope through grace, (2 Thess. 2:16)
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Heb. 13:9,20‑21• 9Be not carried away with divers and strange doctrines; for [it is] good that the heart be confirmed with grace; not with meats, in which those that walked were not profited.
 20But the God of peace, that brought again from among [the] dead our Lord Jesus the great Shepherd of the sheep in virtue of blood of an everlasting covenant,
 21perfect you in every good work unto the doing of his will, working in you what is well-pleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ; to whom [be] the glory unto the ages of the ages. Amen. (Heb. 13:9,20‑21)
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1 Peter 5:10• 10But the God of all grace that called you unto his everlasting glory in Christ Jesus, after having suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, ground: (1 Peter 5:10)
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Acts 2:47• 47praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord was adding day by day together those that were to be saved. (Acts 2:47)
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Acts 4:4• 4But many of those that heard the word believed, and the number of the men became about five thousand. (Acts 4:4)
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Acts 5:14• 14and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women: (Acts 5:14)
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Acts 6:7• 7And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem multiplied exceedingly; and a great crowd of the priests were obedient to the faith. (Acts 6:7)
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Acts 9:31• 31The assembly then, throughout the whole of Judea and Galilee and Samaria, had peace, being edified, and walking in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied. (Acts 9:31)
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Acts 11:21• 21And [the] Lord's hand was with them and a great number believed and turned b unto the Lord. (Acts 11:21)
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Acts 12:24• 24But the word of God grew and multiplied. (Acts 12:24)
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Acts 13:48‑49• 48And the Gentiles on hearing rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained unto life eternal believed.
 49And the word of the Lord was carried abroad through the whole country. (Acts 13:48‑49)
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Acts 19:18‑21• 18Many too of those that had believed came confessing and declaring their deeds.
 19And not a few of those that practiced curious arts brought their books and burnt [them] before all. And they summed up the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.
 20So with might the word of the Lord increased and prevailed.
 21Now after these things were fulfilled, Paul purposed in his spirit, passing through Macedonia and Achaia, to proceed unto Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there I must see Rome also. (Acts 19:18‑21)
• Thus did the Lord use the action of grace for helping on His testimony. Agitation is eminently destructive not only to the confirmation of the soul but to the going forward of the work among fresh converts. Faith is nourished by grace, not by questions gendering strife. (“Acts 16:1-5” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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The assemblies therefore were confirmed in the faith, and increased in number every day.

W. Kelly Translation

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The assemblies then were being strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.