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Acts 4

Acts 4:1 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)
as
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
they
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)
spake
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
unto
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
the people
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
laos (Greek #2992)
a people (in general; thus differing from 1218, which denotes one's own populace)
KJV usage: people.
Pronounce: lah-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
, the priests
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
hiereus (Greek #2409)
a priest (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: (high) priest.
Pronounce: hee-er-yooce'
Origin: from 2413
, 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
the γcaptain
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
strategos (Greek #4755)
a general, i.e. (by implication or analogy) a (military) governor (praetor), the chief (praefect) of the (Levitical) temple-wardens
KJV usage: captain, magistrate.
Pronounce: strat-ay-gos'
Origin: from the base of 4756 and 71 or 2233
of the temple
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
hieron (Greek #2411)
a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas 3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere)
KJV usage: temple.
Pronounce: hee-er-on'
Origin: neuter of 2413
, 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
the Sadducees
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
Saddoukaios (Greek #4523)
a Sadducaean (i.e. Tsadokian), or follower of a certain heretical Israelite
KJV usage: Sadducee.
Pronounce: sad-doo-kah'-yos
Origin: probably from 4524
r, came upon
ephistemi (Greek #2186)
from 1909 and 2476; to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal); --assault, come (in, to, unto, upon), be at hand (instant), present, stand (before, by, over).
Pronounce: ef-is'-tay-mee
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)
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γ
or, ruler.
r
Acts 23:8• 8For Sadducees say that there is no resurrection neither angel nor spirit, but the Pharisees confess them both. (Acts 23:8)
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Matt. 22:23• 23{i}On that day came to him Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection; and they demanded of him,{/i} (Matt. 22:23)

More on:

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Captain,
Priest; Priesthood,
Sadducee,
Sanhedrin; Sanhedrim,
The Temple

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-2:  The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,
3-4:  imprison him and John.
5-12:  After, upon examination Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be healed by the name of Jesus, and that by the same Jesus only we must be eternally saved,
13-22:  they command him and John to preach no more in that name, adding also threatening;
23-30:  whereupon the church flees to prayer.
31-37:  And God, by moving the place where they were assembled, testifies that he heard their prayer; confirming the church with the gift of the Holy Ghost, and with mutual love and charity.
the priests.
Acts 4:6• 6were gathered together at Jerusalem, and Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of high priestly lineage, (Acts 4:6)
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Acts 6:7,12• 7And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem multiplied exceedingly; and a great crowd of the priests were obedient to the faith.
 12And they stirred up the people and the elders and the scribes; and coming upon [him] they seized and brought him into the council, (Acts 6:7,12)
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Matt. 26:3‑4• 3{i}Then the chief priests and the elders of the people were gathered together to the palace of the high priest who was called Caiaphas,{/i}
 4{i}and took counsel together in order that they might seize Jesus by subtlety and kill him;{/i} (Matt. 26:3‑4)
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Matt. 27:1‑2,20,41• 1{i}And when it was morning all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus so that they might put him to death.{/i}
 2{i}And having bound him they led him away, and delivered him up to Pontius Pilate, the governor.{/i}
 20{i}But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should beg for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.{/i}
 41{i}[And] in like manner the chief priests also, mocking, with the scribes and elders, said,{/i} (Matt. 27:1‑2,20,41)
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John 15:20• 20Call to mind the word which I told you, A bondman is not greater than his lord. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also; (John 15:20)
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John 18:3• 3Judas then, having received the band and officials from the high priests and from [the] Pharisees, cometh there with lanterns and torches and weapons. (John 18:3)
the captain.
or, the ruler.
Acts 5:24,26• 24And when both [the priest and] the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were utterly perplexed about them whereto this would come.
 26Then the captain went away with the officers, and brought them, not with violence, for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned. (Acts 5:24,26)
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2 Chron. 23:4‑9•  (2 Chron. 23:4‑9)
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Luke 22:4• 4and he went away and spoke with the chief priests and captains as to how he should deliver him up to them. (Luke 22:4)
the Sadducees.
Acts 23:6‑9• 6But when Paul perceived that the one part were of Sadducees, and the other of Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Brethren, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees, concerning the hope and resurrection of [the] dead I am judged.
 7And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees; and the assembly was divided.
 8For Sadducees say that there is no resurrection neither angel nor spirit, but the Pharisees confess them both.
 9And there arose a great clamour, and some of the scribes of the Pharisees' part stood up and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man; and [what] if a spirit spoke to him or an angel? (Acts 23:6‑9)
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Matt. 16:12• 12{i}Then they comprehended that he did not speak of being beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and Sadducees.{/i} (Matt. 16:12)
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Matt. 22:16,23‑24• 16{i}And they send out to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true and teachest the way of God in truth, and carest not for anyone, for thou regardest not men's person;{/i}
 23{i}On that day came to him Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection; and they demanded of him,{/i}
 24{i}saying, Teacher, Moses said, If anyone die, not having children, his brother shall marry his wife and shall raise up seed to his brother.{/i} (Matt. 22:16,23‑24)
• The Sadducees did not believe in resurrection, angel, spirit, or in a future state, in fact, they believed nothing (see Acts 24:8). (“The Cripple and the Builders” by W.T.P. Wolston)
• It is true that a mighty miracle had been wrought publicly, and undeniably; but officials are sensitive to any invasion of their rights, and are apt to leave God out of the account, speaking as of the world and knowing none else than the world to hear them. (“Acts 4:1-12” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and captain of the templea and the Sadducees came upon them,

JND Translation Notes

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Hieron, as ch. 3.1,8,10.

W. Kelly Translation

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Nowa as they were speaking unto the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them

WK Translation Notes

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The discourse of the apostle was interrupted at this point, but this is lost to many a reader by the division of the chapters.