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Acts 25:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And desired
aiteo (Greek #154)
to ask (in genitive case)
KJV usage: ask, beg, call for, crave, desire, require. Compare 4441.
Pronounce: ahee-teh'-o
Origin: of uncertain derivation
favor
charis (Greek #5485)
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude)
KJV usage: acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
Pronounce: khar'-ece
Origin: from 5463
against
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
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)
, that
hopos (Greek #3704)
what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
KJV usage: because, how, (so) that, to, when.
Pronounce: hop'-oce
Origin: from 3739 and 4459
he would send for
metapempo (Greek #3343)
to send from elsewhere, i.e. (middle voice) to summon or invite
KJV usage: call (send) foreign
Pronounce: met-ap-emp'-o
Origin: from 3326 and 3992
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)
to
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
Jerusalem
Hierousalem (Greek #2419)
Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine
KJV usage: Jerusalem. Compare 2414.
Pronounce: hee-er-oo-sal-ame'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03389)
, laying
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
b wait
enedra (Greek #1747)
an ambuscade, i.e. (figuratively) murderous purpose
KJV usage: lay wait. See also 1749.
Pronounce: en-ed'-rah
Origin: feminine from 1722 and the base of 1476
in
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
the way
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
hodos (Greek #3598)
a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
KJV usage: journey, (high-)way.
Pronounce: hod-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
to kill
anaireo (Greek #337)
to take up, i.e. adopt; by implication, to take away (violently), i.e. abolish, murder
KJV usage: put to death, kill, slay, take away, take up.
Pronounce: an-ahee-reh'-o
Origin: from 303 and (the active 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)
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Acts 23:14‑15• 14and they went to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have cursed ourselves with a curse to taste nothing until we kill Paul.
 15Now therefore do ye with the council make a representation to the chiliarch so that he may bring him down to you, as about to determine more precisely what concerns him, and we, before he draws near, are ready to kill him. (Acts 23:14‑15)

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Acts 9:2• 2and asked of him letters to Damascus, to the synagogues, so that if he found any who were of the way, both men and women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. (Acts 9:2)
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1 Sam. 23:19‑21• 19And the Ziphites came up to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Does not David hide himself with us in strongholds in the wood, on the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of the waste?
 20And now, O king, come down according to all the desire of thy soul to come down; and it will be for us to deliver him up into the king's hand.
 21And Saul said, Blessed be ye of Jehovah; for ye have compassion upon me. (1 Sam. 23:19‑21)
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Jer. 38:4• 4And the princes said unto the king, Let this man, we pray thee, be put to death; for why should he weaken the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking to them according to these words? for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt. (Jer. 38:4)
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Mark 6:23‑25• 23And he swore to her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask me I will give thee, to half of my kingdom.
 24And she went out, and said to her mother, What should I ask? And she said, The head of John the baptist.
 25And immediately going in with haste to the king, she asked saying, I desire that thou give me directly upon a dish the head of John the baptist. (Mark 6:23‑25)
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Luke 23:8‑24• 8And when Herod saw Jesus he greatly rejoiced, for he had been a long while desirous of seeing him, because of hearing many things concerning him, and he hoped to see some sign done by him;
 9and he questioned him in many words, but *he* answered him nothing.
 10And the chief priests and the scribes stood and accused him violently.
 11And Herod with his troops having set him at nought and mocked him, having put a splendid robe upon him, sent him back to Pilate.
 12And Pilate and Herod became friends with one another the same day, for they had been at enmity before between themselves.
 13And Pilate, having called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
 14said to them, Ye have brought to me this man as turning away the people to rebellion, and behold, I, having examined him before you, have found nothing criminal in this man as to the things of which ye accuse him;
 15nor Herod either, for I remitted you to him, and behold, nothing worthy of death is done by him.
 16Having chastised him therefore, I will release him.
 17(Now he was obliged to release one for them at the feast.)
 18But they cried out in a mass saying, Away with this man and release Barabbas to us;
 19who was one who, for a certain tumult which had taken place in the city, and for murder, had been cast into prison.
 20Pilate therefore, desirous to release Jesus, again addressed them.
 21But they cried out in reply saying, Crucify, crucify him.
 22And he said the third time to them, What evil then has this man done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will chastise him therefore and release him.
 23But they were urgent with loud voices, begging that he might be crucified. And their voices and those of the chief priests prevailed.
 24And Pilate adjudged that what they begged should take place. (Luke 23:8‑24)
laying.
Acts 23:12‑15• 12And when it was day, the Jews, having banded together, put themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they should kill Paul.
 13And they were more than forty who had joined together in this oath;
 14and they went to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have cursed ourselves with a curse to taste nothing until we kill Paul.
 15Now therefore do ye with the council make a representation to the chiliarch so that he may bring him down to you, as about to determine more precisely what concerns him, and we, before he draws near, are ready to kill him. (Acts 23:12‑15)
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Acts 26:9‑11• 9*I* indeed myself thought that I ought to do much against the name of Jesus the Nazaraean.
 10Which also I did in Jerusalem, and myself shut up in prisons many of the saints, having received the authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death I gave my vote.
 11And often punishing them in all the synagogues, I compelled them to blaspheme. And, being exceedingly furious against them, I persecuted them even to cities out of our own land. (Acts 26:9‑11)
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Psa. 37:32‑33• 32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him:
 33Jehovah will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. (Psa. 37:32‑33)
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Psa. 64:2‑6• 2Hide me from the secret counsel of evil-doers, from the tumultuous crowd of the workers of iniquity,
 3Who have sharpened their tongue like a sword, and have aimed their arrow, a bitter word;
 4That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
 5They encourage themselves in an evil matter, they concert to hide snares; they say, Who will see them?
 6They devise iniquities: We have it ready, the plan is diligently sought out. And each one's inward thought and heart is deep. (Psa. 64:2‑6)
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Psa. 140:1‑5• 1To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Free me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; preserve me from the violent man:
 2Who devise mischiefs in their heart; every day are they banded together for war.
 3They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
 4Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked man, preserve me from the violent man, who devise to overthrow my steps.
 5The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the way-side; they have set traps for me. Selah. (Psa. 140:1‑5)
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Jer. 18:18• 18And they said, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor word from the prophet. Come and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words. (Jer. 18:18)
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John 16:3• 3and these things they will do because they have not known the Father nor me. (John 16:3)
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Rom. 3:8• 8and not, according as we are injuriously charged, and according as some affirm that we say, Let us practise evil things, that good ones may come? whose judgment is just. (Rom. 3:8)

J. N. Darby Translation

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asking as a grace against him that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying people in wait to kill him on the way.

W. Kelly Translation

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asking a favour that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying waita to kill him on the way.

WK Translation Notes

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If we will be exact, it is rather laying "an ambush" than "a plot" or "wait.