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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 assented to the things that were said, and some disbelieved. (Acts 28:24)
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2 Cor. 8:5• 5and this not as we hoped, but their own selves they gave first to the Lord and to us by the will of God; (2 Cor. 8:5)
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1 Thess. 1:5‑6• 5because our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power and in [the] Holy Spirit and in much assurance; even as ye know what we were among you for your sake.
 6And ye became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with joy of [the] Holy Spirit; (1 Thess. 1:5‑6)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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some.
Acts 17:34• 34But some clave to him and believed; among whom also 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• 41Those then that accepted his word were baptized; and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
 42And they persevered in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, the breaking of bread and the prayers.
 44And all that believed were together, and had all things common, (Acts 2:41‑42,44)
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Acts 4:23• 23But being let go they came unto their own [company], and reported all that the chief priests and the elders 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 of one accord in the porch of Solomon.
 13And of the rest durst no man join them; but the people magnified them;
 14and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women: (Acts 5:12‑14)
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Acts 14:1,4• 1And it came to pass in Iconium that they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake that a great multitude of both Jews and 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 assented to the things that were said, and some disbelieved. (Acts 28:24)
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Prov. 9:6•  (Prov. 9:6)
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Prov. 13:20•  (Prov. 13:20)
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Song of Sol. 1:7‑8•  (Song of Sol. 1:7‑8)
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Song of Sol. 6:1•  (Song of Sol. 6:1)
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Zech. 2:11•  (Zech. 2:11)
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Zech. 8:20‑23•  (Zech. 8:20‑23)
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2 Cor. 6:17‑18• 17Wherefore come out from the midst of them and be separated, saith [the] Lord, and touch no unclean thing; and I will receive you
 18and will be to you for Father, and ye shall be to me for sons and daughters, saith [the] Lord Almighty. (2 Cor. 6:17‑18)
consorted.
2 Cor. 8:5• 5and this not as we hoped, but their own selves they gave first to the Lord and to us by the will of God; (2 Cor. 8:5)
Silas.
Acts 15:22,27,32,40• 22Then it seemed good to the apostles and elders, with the whole assembly, having chosen from among them to send men with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch. Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren,
 27We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, themselves also announcing by word the same things.
 32And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with much discourse, and strengthened [them].
 40but Paul chose Silas and departed, commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord. (Acts 15:22,27,32,40)
the devout.
Acts 17:17• 17He reasoned therefore in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout, and in the market place every day with those that turned up. (Acts 17:17)
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Acts 13:43• 43Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the worshipping proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas who speaking unto them persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. (Acts 13:43)
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Acts 16:3• 3Him Paul would have to go with him; and he took and circumcised him because of the Jews that were in those places, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. (Acts 16:3)
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Acts 18:4• 4And he was discoursing in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuading Jews and Greeks. (Acts 18:4)
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Acts 19:10• 10And this was done for two years, so that all those that dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord, 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 everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place; and moreover he brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath defiled this holy place. (Acts 21:28)
and of the chief.
Acts 17:12• 12Many out of them therefore believed, and of the Greek women of good position and of men, not a few. (Acts 17:12)
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Acts 13:50• 50But the Jews excited the women of rank that worshipped, and the chiefs of the city, and stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and sent them out of their borders. (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.