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Acts 17

Acts 17:23 KJV (With Strong’s)

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gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
as I passed by
dierchomai (Greek #1330)
to traverse (literally)
KJV usage: come, depart, go (about, abroad, everywhere, over, through, throughout), pass (by, over, through, throughout), pierce through, travel, walk through.
Pronounce: dee-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 1223 and 2064
, 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
beheld
antheoreo (Greek #333)
to look again (i.e. attentively) at (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: behold, consider.
Pronounce: an-ath-eh-o-reh'-o
Origin: from 303 and 2334
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
λdevotions
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
sebasma (Greek #4574)
something adored, i.e. an object of worship (god, altar, etc)
KJV usage: devotion, that is worshipped.
Pronounce: seb'-as-mah
Origin: from 4573
, I found
heurisko (Greek #2147)
εὕρω (hyoo'-ro), which (together with another cognate form) εὑρέω (hyoo-reh'-o) is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: find, get, obtain, perceive, see.
Pronounce: hyoo-ris'-ko
an altar
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
bomos (Greek #1041)
properly, a stand, i.e. (specially) an altar
KJV usage: altar.
Pronounce: bo'-mos
Origin: from the base of 939
with
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
this
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)
inscription
epigrapho (Greek #1924)
to inscribe (physically or mentally)
KJV usage: inscription, write in (over, thereon).
Pronounce: ep-ee-graf'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 1125
, TO THE UNKNOWN
agnostos (Greek #57)
unknown
KJV usage: unknown.
Pronounce: ag'-noce-tos'
Origin: from 1 (as negative particle) and 1110
GOD
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
. Whom
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)
therefore
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
ye ignorantly
agnoeo (Greek #50)
not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination)
KJV usage: (be) ignorant(-ly), not know, not understand, unknown.
Pronounce: ag-no-eh'-o
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 3539
worship
eusebeo (Greek #2151)
to be pious, i.e. (towards God) to worship, or (towards parents) to respect (support)
KJV usage: show piety, worship.
Pronounce: yoo-seb-eh'-o
Origin: from 2152
, him
touton (Greek #5126)
this (person, as objective of verb or preposition)
KJV usage: him, the same, that, this.
Pronounce: too'-ton
Origin: accusative case singular masculine of 3778
declare
kataggello (Greek #2605)
to proclaim, promulgate
KJV usage: declare, preach, shew, speak of, teach.
Pronounce: kat-ang-gel'-lo
Origin: from 2596 and the base of 32
I
ego (Greek #1473)
a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic)
KJV usage: I, me. For the other cases and the plural see 1691, 1698, 1700, 2248, 2249, 2254, 2257, etc.
Pronounce: eg-o'
unto you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
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or, gods that ye worship, Gal. 4. 8.

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Altar to the Unknown God,
Worship

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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devotions.
or, gods that ye worship.
Rom. 1:23‑25• 23and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for a likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of winged and four-footed and creeping [creatures].
 24Wherefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts unto uncleanness so that their bodies were dishonoured among them;
 25which exchanged the truth of God for falsehood, and served and reverenced the creature rather than the Creator who is blessed forever, Amen. (Rom. 1:23‑25)
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1 Cor. 8:5• 5For even if there are [so-]called gods whether in heaven, or on earth, as there are gods many and lords many; (1 Cor. 8:5)
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2 Thess. 2:4• 4he that opposeth and exalteth himself exceedingly against every one called god, or object of veneration; so that he sitteth down in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. (2 Thess. 2:4)
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Psa. 147:20•  (Psa. 147:20)
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John 17:3,25• 3And this is the eternal life, that they know thee, the only true God, and him whom thou didst send, Jesus Christ.
 25Righteous Father, though the world knew thee not, but I knew thee, and these knew that thou didst send me. (John 17:3,25)
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Rom. 1:20‑22,28• 20For the invisible things of him from [the] world's creation are perceived, being understood by the works, both his eternal power and Godhead, that they might be inexcusable.
 21Because, having known God, they glorified him not as God nor were thankful, but became vain in their thoughts, and their heart void of understanding was darkened.
 22Professing to be wise, they became fools,
 28And even as they disapproved to have God in acknowledgment, God gave them up unto a reprobate mind to do improper things; (Rom. 1:20‑22,28)
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1 Cor. 1:21• 21For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom knew not God, God was pleased through the foolishness of the preaching to save those that believe; (1 Cor. 1:21)
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2 Cor. 4:4‑6• 4in whom the god of this age blinded the minds of the faithless, that the illumination of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is [the] image of God, should not shine forth.
 5For not ourselves do we preach, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves your bondmen for Jesus' sake,
 6because it is the God that bade light shine out of darkness, who shone in our hearts for the illumination of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Cor. 4:4‑6)
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Gal. 4:8‑9• 8But then, not knowing God, ye were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods;
 9but now having known God, yea rather being known by God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly principles to which ye wish again afresh to be in bondage? (Gal. 4:8‑9)
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Eph. 2:12• 12that ye were at that time without Christ, aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: (Eph. 2:12)
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1 Tim. 1:17• 17Now to him who is King of the ages, incorruptible, invisible, only God, [be] honour and glory unto the ages of ages. Amen. (1 Tim. 1:17)
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1 John 5:20• 20And we know that the Son of God came, and hath given to us understanding that we should know the true one; and we are in the true one, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and life eternal. (1 John 5:20)
ignorantly.
Acts 17:30• 30God therefore, having overlooked the times of ignorance, now commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent, (Acts 17:30)
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Psa. 50:21•  (Psa. 50:21)
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Matt. 15:9• 9{i}but in vain do they worship me, teaching [as] teachings commandments of men.{/i} (Matt. 15:9)
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John 4:22• 22Ye worship what ye know not: we worship what we know, for salvation is of the Jews. (John 4:22)
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John 8:54• 54Jesus answered, If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing; it is my Father that glorifieth me, of whom ye say, He is our God, (John 8:54)
• With a people like the Athenians—such is the effect of intellectual cultivation without God—he has to come down to the lowest step in the ladder of truth. (“Acts 17” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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for, passing through and beholding your shrines, I found also an altar on which was inscribed, To the unknown God. Whom therefore ye reverence, not knowing him, him I announce to you.

W. Kelly Translation

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for passing through and closely observing the objects of your worship, I found also an altar on which was the inscription: To an unknown God. Whata therefore, ye, without knowing, worship, thisb I announce to you.

WK Translation Notes

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a
Or, "Whom."
b
The neuter form has more ancient support than the more general masculine.