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Acts 26

Acts 26:7 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Unto
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
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
which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
promise our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
twelve tribes
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
dodekaphulon (Greek #1429)
the commonwealth of Israel
KJV usage: twelve tribes.
Pronounce: do-dek-af'-oo-lon
Origin: from 1427 and 5443
, instantly
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
ekteneia (Greek #1616)
intentness
KJV usage: X instantly.
Pronounce: ek-ten'-i-ah
Origin: from 1618
serving
latreuo (Greek #3000)
to minister (to God), i.e. render religious homage
KJV usage: serve, do the service, worship(-per).
Pronounce: lat-ryoo'-o
Origin: from λάτρις (a hired menial)
e God βday
hemera (Greek #2250)
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
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
night
nux (Greek #3571)
"night" (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: (mid-)night.
Pronounce: noox
Origin: a primary word
, hope
elpizo (Greek #1679)
to expect or confide
KJV usage: (have, thing) hope(-d) (for), trust.
Pronounce: el-pid'-zo
Origin: from 1680
to come
katantao (Greek #2658)
to meet against, i.e. arrive at (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: attain, come.
Pronounce: kat-an-tah'-o
Origin: from 2596 and a derivative of 473
. For
peri (Greek #4012)
properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
KJV usage: (there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
Pronounce: per-ee'
Origin: from the base of 4008
which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
hope’s sake
elpis (Greek #1680)
expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
KJV usage: faith, hope.
Pronounce: el-pece'
Origin: from a primary ἔλπω (to anticipate, usually with pleasure)
, king
basileus (Greek #935)
a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
KJV usage: king.
Pronounce: bas-il-yooce'
Origin: probably from 939 (through the notion of a foundation of power)
Agrippa
Agrippas (Greek #67)
wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods
KJV usage: Agrippa.
Pronounce: ag-rip'-pas
Origin: apparently from 66 and 2462
, I am accused
egkaleo (Greek #1458)
to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e. bring to account (charge, criminate, etc.)
KJV usage: accuse, call in question, implead, lay to the charge.
Pronounce: eng-kal-eh'-o
Origin: from 1722 and 2564
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
the Jews
Ioudaios (Greek #2453)
Judaean, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
KJV usage: Jew(-ess), of Judaea.
Pronounce: ee-oo-dah'-yos
Origin: from 2448 (in the sense of 2455 as a country)
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Luke 2:37• 37{i}and{/i} she was a widow up to eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers. (Luke 2:37)
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1 Thess. 3:10• 10night and day beseeching exceedingly that we may see your face, and perfect what is lacking in your faith? (1 Thess. 3:10)
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night and day.

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Agrippa II,
Day,
God,
Instant; Instantly,
Jew,
King,
Night,
The Twelve Tribes,
Twelve Tribes

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Ezra 6:17•  (Ezra 6:17)
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Ezra 8:35•  (Ezra 8:35)
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Matt. 19:28• 28{i}And Jesus said to them, Verily I say unto you, That ye who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit down upon his throne of glory, ye also shall sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.{/i} (Matt. 19:28)
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Luke 22:30• 30that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. (Luke 22:30)
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James 1:1• 1James, bondman of God and of [the] Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes that [are] in the dispersion, greeting. (James 1:1)
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Rev. 7:4‑8• 4And I heard the number of the sealed(a hundred and forty-four thousand sealed out of every tribe of the sons of Israel;
 5out of the tribe of Juda twelve thousand sealed; out of the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Gad twelve thousand;
 6out of the tribe of Aser twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Nepthalim twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Manasses twelve thousand;
 7out of the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Levi twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Issachar twelve thousand;
 8out of the tribe of Zabulon twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand sealed. (Rev. 7:4‑8)
instantly.
Acts 20:31• 31Wherefore watch, remembering that by the space of three years I ceased not admonishing each one night and day with tears. (Acts 20:31)
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Psa. 134:1‑2•  (Psa. 134:1‑2)
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Psa. 135:2•  (Psa. 135:2)
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Luke 2:36‑37• 36{i}And there was a prophetess, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of [the] tribe of Asher, who was far advanced in years, having lived with [her] husband seven years from her virginity,{/i}
 37{i}and{/i} she was a widow up to eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers. (Luke 2:36‑37)
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1 Thess. 3:10• 10night and day beseeching exceedingly that we may see your face, and perfect what is lacking in your faith? (1 Thess. 3:10)
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1 Tim. 5:5• 5Now she that is a widow indeed, and left desolate, hath set her hope on God and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. (1 Tim. 5:5)
day and night.
Gr. night and day.
hope.
Luke 2:25,38• 25And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was just and pious, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and [the] Holy Spirit was upon him.
 38And she coming up the same hour, gave praise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who waited for redemption in Jerusalem. (Luke 2:25,38)
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Luke 7:19‑20• 19{i}and John, having called two of his disciples, sent to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that is coming, or are we to wait for another?{/i}
 20{i}But the men having come to him said, John the Baptist has sent us to thee, saying, Art thou{/i} he that is coming, or are we to wait for another? (Luke 7:19‑20)
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Phil. 3:11• 11if by any means I may arrive at the resurrection that [is] from [the] dead. (Phil. 3:11)
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Acts 26:6• 6And now I stand to be judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers; (Acts 26:6)
• How strange and flagrant that, of all men, Jews should lay accusation against him for that hope! Certainly his testimony to the risen Jesus did not weaken faith in the promise of the Messiah or in the resurrection of the dead. (“Acts 26:1-8” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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to which our whole twelve tribes servinga incessantly day and night hope to arrive; about which hope, O king, I am accused of the Jews.

JND Translation Notes

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As chs. 7.7; 24.14; 27.23.

W. Kelly Translation

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unto which our twelve tribes earnestly serving night and day hope to arrive. And concerning this hope I am accused bya Jews, O Kingb.

WK Translation Notes

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a
"The" is omitted by the best authorities.
b
"Agrippa" is omitted by the best authorities.