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Acts 23:10 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
when there arose
ginomai (Greek #1096)
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
KJV usage: arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
Pronounce: ghin'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb
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
dissension
stasis (Greek #4714)
a standing (properly, the act), i.e. (by analogy) position (existence); by implication, a popular uprising; figuratively, controversy
KJV usage: dissension, insurrection, X standing, uproar.
Pronounce: stas'-is
Origin: from the base of 2476
, the chief captain
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
chiliarchos (Greek #5506)
the commander of a thousand soldiers ("chiliarch"; i.e. colonel
KJV usage: (chief, high) captain.
Pronounce: khil-ee'-ar-khos
Origin: from 5507 and 757
, fearing
eulabeomai (Greek #2125)
to be circumspect, i.e. (by implication) to be apprehensive; religiously, to reverence
KJV usage: (moved with) fear.
Pronounce: yoo-lab-eh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 2126
lest
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
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
should have been pulled in pieces
diaspao (Greek #1288)
to draw apart, i.e. sever or dismember
KJV usage: pluck asunder, pull in pieces.
Pronounce: dee-as-pah'-o
Origin: from 1223 and 4685
of
hupo (Greek #5259)
under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
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)
, commanded
keleuo (Greek #2753)
"hail"; to incite by word, i.e. order
KJV usage: bid, (at, give) command(-ment).
Pronounce: kel-yoo'-o
Origin: from a primary κέλλω (to urge on)
the soldiers
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
strateuma (Greek #4753)
an armament, i.e. (by implication) a body of troops (more or less extensive or systematic)
KJV usage: army, soldier, man of war.
Pronounce: strat'-yoo-mah
Origin: from 4754
to go down
katabaino (Greek #2597)
to descend (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: come (get, go, step) down, fall (down).
Pronounce: kat-ab-ah'-ee-no
Origin: from 2596 and the base of 939
, and to take
harpazo (Greek #726)
to seize (in various applications)
KJV usage: catch (away, up), pluck, pull, take (by force).
Pronounce: har-pad'-zo
Origin: from a derivative of 138
him
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)
by force
harpazo (Greek #726)
to seize (in various applications)
KJV usage: catch (away, up), pluck, pull, take (by force).
Pronounce: har-pad'-zo
Origin: from a derivative of 138
from
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
among
mesos (Greek #3319)
middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
KJV usage: among, X before them, between, + forth, mid(-day, -night), midst, way.
Pronounce: mes'-os
Origin: from 3326
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)
, 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
to bring
ago (Greek #71)
properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
KJV usage: be, bring (forth), carry, (let) go, keep, lead away, be open.
Pronounce: ag'-o
Origin: a primary verb
him into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the castle
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
parembole (Greek #3925)
a throwing in beside (juxtaposition), i.e. (specially), battle-array, encampment or barracks (tower Antonia)
KJV usage: army, camp, castle.
Pronounce: par-em-bol-ay'
Origin: from a compound of 3844 and 1685
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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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fearing.
Acts 23:27• 27This man when seized by the Jews and about to be slain by them, I coming up with the soldiery rescued, having learnt that he was a Roman. (Acts 23:27)
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Acts 19:28‑31• 28And when they heard they were filled with wrath and kept crying out, saying, Great is Artemis of the Ephesians.
 29And the city was filled with confusion; and they rushed with one accord into the theatre,
 30having seized together Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians, Paul's fellow-travelers.
 31And when Paul was minded to enter unto the people, the disciples suffered him not. And some of the Asiarchs also, being his friends, sent unto him and urged him not to adventure himself into the theatre. (Acts 19:28‑31)
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Acts 21:30‑36• 30And the whole city was moved, and the people ran together, and they laid hold on Paul and dragged him out of the temple; and forthwith the doors were shut.
 31And as they were seeking to kill him, tidings came up to the chief officer of the cohort, that the whole of Jerusalem was in confusion,
 32and immediately he took soldiers and centurions, and ran down upon them; and they, when they saw the chief officer and the soldiers, ceased beating Paul.
 33Then the chief officer came near and laid hold on him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains, and enquired who he might be, and what he had done.
 34And some shouted one thing, and some another, among the crowd. And when he could not know the certainty because of the uproar, he commanded him to be brought into the castle
 35And when he came upon the steps, so it was that he was borne upon the soldiers, because of the violence of the crowd.
 36For the multitude of the people followed after, crying out, Away with him. (Acts 21:30‑36)
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Psa. 7:2•  (Psa. 7:2)
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Psa. 50:22•  (Psa. 50:22)
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Mic. 3:3•  (Mic. 3:3)
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James 1:19• 19Ye know [it], my brethren beloved, but let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; (James 1:19)
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James 3:14‑18• 14But if ye have bitter emulation and faction in your heart, do not boast and lie against the truth.
 15This wisdom is not descending from above, but earthly, natural, demoniacal.
 16For where envying and faction [are], there disorder [is] and every bad deed.
 17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, uncontentious, impartial.
 18And righteousness' fruit in peace is being sown for those that make peace. (James 3:14‑18)
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James 4:1‑2• 1Whence [are] wars and whence fightings among you? [Are they] not hence, from your pleasures that combat in your members?
 2Ye lust and have not; ye kill and are jealous, and cannot obtain; ye fight and war; ye have not because ye ask not; (James 4:1‑2)
to take.
Acts 22:24• 24the commander ordered him to be brought into the castle, directing that he should be examined by scourging, that he might know for what cause they had shouted thus against him. (Acts 22:24)
• The Gentile in chief command was not used to the gusts of violence that blew among the Jews when a question of religious difference sprung up and roused them. At this time indeed religious indifference prevailed excessively among the heathen. It was not so among the Jews, though their moral condition was wretched in the extreme. (“Acts 23:10-22” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And a great tumult having arisen, the chiliarch, fearing lest Paul should have been torn in pieces by them, commanded the troop to come down and take him by force from the midst of them, and to bring him into the fortress.

W. Kelly Translation

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And when there arose a great dissension, the commander, fearing lest Paul should be torn in pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them and bring [him] into the castle.