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Acts 2

Acts 2:11 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Cretes
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
Kres (Greek #2912)
a Cretan, i.e. inhabitant of Crete
KJV usage: Crete, Cretian.
Pronounce: krace
Origin: from 2914
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
Arabians
Araps (Greek #690)
an Arab or native of Arabia
KJV usage: Arabian.
Pronounce: ar'-aps
Origin: from 688
, we do hear
akouo (Greek #191)
to hear (in various senses)
KJV usage: give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
Pronounce: ak-oo'-o
Origin: a primary verb
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)
speak
laleo (Greek #2980)
to talk, i.e. utter words
KJV usage: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: lal-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb
in our
hemeteros (Greek #2251)
our
KJV usage: our, your (by a different reading).
Pronounce: hay-met'-er-os
Origin: from 2349
tongues
glossa (Greek #1100)
the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
KJV usage: tongue.
Pronounce: gloce-sah'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
b the wonderful works
megaleios (Greek #3167)
magnificent, i.e. (neuter, plural as noun) a conspicuous favor, or (subjectively) perfection
KJV usage: great things, wonderful works.
Pronounce: meg-al-i'-os
Origin: from 3173
of God
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
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
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1 Cor. 12:10,28• 10To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
 28And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. (1 Cor. 12:10,28)

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Cross References

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Cretes.
Acts 27:7,12• 7And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;
 12And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west. (Acts 27:7,12)
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Titus 1:5,12• 5For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:
 12One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. (Titus 1:5,12)
Arabians.
1 Kings 10:15• 15Beside that he had of the merchantmen, and of the traffic of the spice merchants, and of all the kings of Arabia, and of the governors of the country. (1 Kings 10:15)
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2 Chron. 17:11• 11Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats. (2 Chron. 17:11)
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2 Chron. 26:7• 7And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gur-baal, and the Mehunims. (2 Chron. 26:7)
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Isa. 13:20• 20It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation: neither shall the Arabian pitch tent there; neither shall the shepherds make their fold there. (Isa. 13:20)
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Isa. 21:13• 13The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim. (Isa. 21:13)
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Jer. 3:2• 2Lift up thine eyes unto the high places, and see where thou hast not been lien with. In the ways hast thou sat for them, as the Arabian in the wilderness; and thou hast polluted the land with thy whoredoms and with thy wickedness. (Jer. 3:2)
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Jer. 25:24• 24And all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mingled people that dwell in the desert, (Jer. 25:24)
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Gal. 1:17• 17Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. (Gal. 1:17)
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Gal. 4:25• 25For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children. (Gal. 4:25)
wonderful.
Ex. 15:11• 11Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? (Ex. 15:11)
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Job 9:10• 10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number. (Job 9:10)
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Psa. 26:7• 7That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works. (Psa. 26:7)
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Psa. 40:5• 5Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. (Psa. 40:5)
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Psa. 71:17• 17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. (Psa. 71:17)
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Psa. 77:11• 11I will remember the works of the Lord: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. (Psa. 77:11)
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Psa. 78:4• 4We will not hide them from their children, showing to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done. (Psa. 78:4)
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Psa. 89:5• 5And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints. (Psa. 89:5)
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Psa. 96:3• 3Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. (Psa. 96:3)
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Psa. 107:8,15,21• 8Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
 15Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
 21Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! (Psa. 107:8,15,21)
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Psa. 111:4• 4He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is gracious and full of compassion. (Psa. 111:4)
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Psa. 136:4• 4To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. (Psa. 136:4)
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Isa. 25:1• 1O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. (Isa. 25:1)
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Isa. 28:29• 29This also cometh forth from the Lord of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working. (Isa. 28:29)
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Dan. 4:2‑3• 2I thought it good to show the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me.
 3How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation. (Dan. 4:2‑3)
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1 Cor. 12:10,28• 10To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
 28And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. (1 Cor. 12:10,28)
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Heb. 2:4• 4God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? (Heb. 2:4)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Cretans and Arabians, we hear them speaking in our own tongues the great things of God?

W. Kelly Translation

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Cretans and Arabians, we hear them speaking in our tonguesa the mighty things of God.

WK Translation Notes

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See note to 2:8