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Acts 17:4 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
some
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
t 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
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)
believed
peitho (Greek #3982)
to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or authority), to rely (by inward certainty)
KJV usage: agree, assure, believe, have confidence, be (wax) conflent, make friend, obey, persuade, trust, yield.
Pronounce: pi'-tho
Origin: a primary verb
, 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
u consorted
proskleroo (Greek #4345)
to give a common lot to, i.e. (figuratively) to associate with
KJV usage: consort with.
Pronounce: pros-klay-ro'-o
Origin: from 4314 and 2820
with Paul
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
Paulos (Greek #3972)
(little; but remotely from a derivative of 3973, meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
KJV usage: Paul, Paulus.
Pronounce: pow'-los
Origin: of Latin origin
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
Silas
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
Silas (Greek #4609)
Silas, a Christian
KJV usage: Silas.
Pronounce: see'-las
Origin: contraction for 4610
; and
te (Greek #5037)
both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532)
KJV usage: also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
Pronounce: teh
Origin: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition
of the devout
sebomai (Greek #4576)
to revere, i.e. adore
KJV usage: devout, religious, worship.
Pronounce: seb'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of an apparently primary verb
Greeks
Hellen (Greek #1672)
a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew
KJV usage: Gentile, Greek.
Pronounce: hel'-lane
Origin: from 1671
a great
polus (Greek #4183)
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
KJV usage: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare 4118, 4119.
Pronounce: pol-oos'
Origin: including the forms from the alternate πολλός
multitude
plethos (Greek #4128)
a fulness, i.e. a large number, throng, populace
KJV usage: bundle, company, multitude.
Pronounce: play'-thos
Origin: from 4130
, and
te (Greek #5037)
both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532)
KJV usage: also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
Pronounce: teh
Origin: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition
of the chief
protos (Greek #4413)
foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
KJV usage: before, beginning, best, chief(-est), first (of all), former.
Pronounce: pro'-tos
Origin: contracted superlative of 4253
women
gune (Greek #1135)
a woman; specially, a wife
KJV usage: wife, woman.
Pronounce: goo-nay'
Origin: probably from the base of 1096
not
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
a few
oligos (Greek #3641)
puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
KJV usage: + almost, brief(-ly), few, (a) little, + long, a season, short, small, a while.
Pronounce: ol-ee'-gos
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Acts 28:24• 24And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. (Acts 28:24)
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2 Cor. 8:5• 5And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. (2 Cor. 8:5)
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1 Thess. 1:5‑6• 5For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
 6And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: (1 Thess. 1:5‑6)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Acts 17:34• 34Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. (Acts 17:34)
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Acts 2:41‑42,44• 41Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
 42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
 44And all that believed were together, and had all things common; (Acts 2:41‑42,44)
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Acts 4:23• 23And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. (Acts 4:23)
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Acts 5:12‑14• 12And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.
 13And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them.
 14And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.) (Acts 5:12‑14)
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Acts 14:1,4• 1And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed.
 4But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. (Acts 14:1,4)
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Acts 28:24• 24And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. (Acts 28:24)
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Prov. 9:6• 6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. (Prov. 9:6)
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Prov. 13:20• 20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. (Prov. 13:20)
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Song of Sol. 1:7‑8• 7Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions?
 8If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the shepherds' tents. (Song of Sol. 1:7‑8)
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Song of Sol. 6:1• 1Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? whither is thy beloved turned aside? that we may seek him with thee. (Song of Sol. 6:1)
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Zech. 2:11• 11And many nations shall be joined to the Lord in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me unto thee. (Zech. 2:11)
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Zech. 8:20‑23• 20Thus saith the Lord of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities:
 21And the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the Lord, and to seek the Lord of hosts: I will go also.
 22Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord.
 23Thus saith the Lord of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you. (Zech. 8:20‑23)
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2 Cor. 6:17‑18• 17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
 18And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. (2 Cor. 6:17‑18)
consorted.
2 Cor. 8:5• 5And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. (2 Cor. 8:5)
Silas.
Acts 15:22,27,32,40• 22Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
 27We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.
 32And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
 40And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. (Acts 15:22,27,32,40)
the devout.
Acts 17:17• 17Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him. (Acts 17:17)
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Acts 13:43• 43Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. (Acts 13:43)
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Acts 16:3• 3Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek. (Acts 16:3)
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Acts 18:4• 4And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. (Acts 18:4)
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Acts 19:10• 10And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. (Acts 19:10)
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Acts 21:28• 28Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place. (Acts 21:28)
and of the chief.
Acts 17:12• 12Therefore many of them believed; also of honorable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few. (Acts 17:12)
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Acts 13:50• 50But the Jews stirred up the devout and honorable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts. (Acts 13:50)
• In no assembly of apostolic times do we find in fact greater simplicity, freshness, and power of the truth than among the Thessalonians. (“Acts 17:1-15” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And some of them believedd, and joined themselves to Paul and Silas, and of the Greeks who worshippede, a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.

JND Translation Notes

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* Lit. "were convinced" or "persuaded," as Luke 16.31.
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See Note, ch. 13.43.

W. Kelly Translation

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And some of them were persuaded and added to Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.