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Acts 6:10 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
they were
ischuo (Greek #2480)
to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: be able, avail, can do(-not), could, be good, might, prevail, be of strength, be whole, + much work.
Pronounce: is-khoo'-o
Origin: from 2479
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
able
ischuo (Greek #2480)
to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: be able, avail, can do(-not), could, be good, might, prevail, be of strength, be whole, + much work.
Pronounce: is-khoo'-o
Origin: from 2479
t to resist
anthistemi (Greek #436)
to stand against, i.e. oppose
KJV usage: resist, withstand.
Pronounce: anth-is'-tay-mee
Origin: from 473 and 2476
the wisdom
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
sophia (Greek #4678)
wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
KJV usage: wisdom.
Pronounce: sof-ee'-ah
Origin: from 4680
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 spirit
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
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
by 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)
he 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
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Luke 21:15• 15for *I* will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your opposers shall not be able to reply to or resist. (Luke 21:15)

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Acts 5:39• 39but if it be from God, ye will not be able to put them down, lest ye be found also fighters against God. (Acts 5:39)
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Acts 7:51• 51O stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, *ye* do always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers, *ye* also. (Acts 7:51)
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Ex. 4:12• 12And now go, and I will be with thy mouth, and will teach thee what thou shalt say. (Ex. 4:12)
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Isa. 54:17• 17No weapon that is prepared against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that riseth against thee in judgment, thou shalt condemn. This is the inheritance of the servants of Jehovah; and their righteousness is of me, saith Jehovah. (Isa. 54:17)
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Jer. 1:18‑19• 18And I, behold, I appoint thee this day as a strong city, and an iron pillar, and brazen walls, against the whole land; against the kings of Judah, against its princes, against its priests, and against the people of the land.
 19And they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee, saith Jehovah, to deliver thee. (Jer. 1:18‑19)
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Jer. 15:20• 20And I will make thee unto this people a strong brazen wall; and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee, to save thee and to deliver thee, saith Jehovah; (Jer. 15:20)
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Ezek. 3:27• 27And when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house. (Ezek. 3:27)
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Matt. 10:19‑20• 19But when they deliver you up, be not careful how or what ye shall speak; for it shall be given to you in that hour what ye shall speak.
 20For *ye* are not the speakers, but the Spirit of your Father which speaks in you. (Matt. 10:19‑20)
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Luke 12:11‑12• 11But when they bring you before the synagogues and rulers and the authorities, be not careful how or what ye shall answer, or what ye shall say;
 12for the Holy Spirit shall teach you in the hour itself what should be said. (Luke 12:11‑12)
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Luke 21:15• 15for *I* will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your opposers shall not be able to reply to or resist. (Luke 21:15)
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John 7:46• 46The officers answered, Never man spoke thus, as this man speaks. (John 7:46)
the spirit.
Job 32:8,18• 8But there is a spirit which is in man; and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
 18For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. (Job 32:8,18)
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Mic. 3:8• 8But truly I am filled with power by the Spirit of Jehovah, and with judgment and with might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin. (Mic. 3:8)
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Luke 1:17• 17And *he* shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn hearts of fathers to children, and disobedient ones to the thoughts of just men, to make ready for the Lord a prepared people. (Luke 1:17)
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1 Cor. 2:4• 4and my word and my preaching, not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power; (1 Cor. 2:4)
• The wisdom and the Spirit by which he was enabled to speak (10) were a reality yet deeper and more blessed. The one might arrest any one; but no adversary could withstand the other. (“Acts 6:7-15” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit witha which he spoke.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "by" the Holy Spirit, but seen as in Stephen, that by which he spoke. "which" refers grammatically to Spirit, but in sense to wisdom and Spirit both.

W. Kelly Translation

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And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.