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Acts 6:9 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Then
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)
there arose
anistemi (Greek #450)
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
KJV usage: arise, lift up, raise up (again), rise (again), stand up(-right).
Pronounce: an-is'-tay-mee
Origin: from 303 and 2476
certain
tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
of
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
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
the synagogue
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
sunagoge (Greek #4864)
an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a Christian church
KJV usage: assembly, congregation, synagogue.
Pronounce: soon-ag-o-gay'
Origin: from (the reduplicated form of) 4863
, which
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
is called
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
the synagogue of the Libertines
Libertinos (Greek #3032)
a Roman freedman
KJV usage: Libertine.
Pronounce: lib-er-tee'-nos
Origin: of Latin origin
, 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
Cyrenians
Kurenaios (Greek #2956)
i.e. Cyrenaean, i.e. inhabitant of Cyrene
KJV usage: of Cyrene, Cyrenian.
Pronounce: koo-ray-nah'-yos
Origin: from 2957
, 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
Alexandrians
Alexandreus (Greek #221)
an Alexandreian or inhabitant of Alexandria
KJV usage: of Alexandria, Alexandrian.
Pronounce: al-ex-and-reuce'
Origin: from Ἀλεξάνδρεια (the city so called)
, 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
of
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
them
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
of Cilicia
Kilikia (Greek #2791)
Cilicia, a region of Asia Minor
KJV usage: Cilicia.
Pronounce: kil-ik-ee'-ah
Origin: probably of foreign origin
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
of Asia
Asia (Greek #773)
Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually) only its western shore
KJV usage: Asia.
Pronounce: as-ee'-ah
Origin: of uncertain derivation
, disputing
suzeteo (Greek #4802)
to investigate jointly, i.e. discuss, controvert, cavil
KJV usage: dispute (with), enquire, question (with), reason (together).
Pronounce: sood-zay-teh'-o
Origin: from 4862 and 2212
with Stephen
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
Stephanos (Greek #4736)
Stephanus, a Christian
KJV usage: Stephen.
Pronounce: stef'-an-os
Origin: the same as 4735
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Alexandrians,
Asia,
Cilicia,
Libertine,
Stephen,
Synagogue

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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there.
Acts 13:45• 45But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and contradicted the things spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. (Acts 13:45)
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Acts 17:17‑18• 17He reasoned therefore in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout, and in the market place every day with those that turned up.
 18And certain also of the Epicureans and Stoic philosophers attacked him. And some said, What would this babbler say? and others, He seemeth to be an announcer of strange divinities, because he was preaching Jesus and the resurrection. (Acts 17:17‑18)
the synagogue.
Acts 22:19• 19And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue those that believe on thee, (Acts 22:19)
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Acts 26:11• 11and throughout all the synagogues, often punishing I was compelling them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them I was pursuing them even as far as to the outside cities. (Acts 26:11)
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Matt. 10:17• 17{i}But beware of men; for they will deliver you up to Sanhedrims, and scourge you in their synagogues;{/i} (Matt. 10:17)
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Matt. 23:34• 34{i}Therefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes; and [some] of them ye will kill and crucify, and [some] of them ye will scourge in your synagogues, and will persecute from city to city;{/i} (Matt. 23:34)
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Mark 13:9• 9{i}But ye,{/i} take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to Sanhedrims, and to synagogues: ye shall be beaten, and shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them. (Mark 13:9)
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Luke 21:12• 12But before all these things they shall lay their hands upon you and persecute you, delivering up to synagogues and prisons, bringing before kings and governors on account of my name; (Luke 21:12)
Cyrenians.
Acts 2:10• 10in Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and the Roman sojourners, both Jews and proselytes, (Acts 2:10)
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Acts 11:20• 20But there were some of them men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who on coming unto Antioch spoke unto the Greeks a also, preaching the Lord Jesus. (Acts 11:20)
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Acts 13:1• 1Now there were at Antioch in the assembly that was [there] prophets and teachers; Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius the Cyrenean, and Manaen foster-brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. (Acts 13:1)
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Matt. 27:32• 32{i}And as they went forth they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name; him they compelled to go [with them] that he might bear his cross.{/i} (Matt. 27:32)
Alexandrians.
Acts 18:24• 24But a certain Jew, Apollos by name, an Alexandrian by race, an eloquent man, arrived at Ephesus, being mighty in the scriptures. (Acts 18:24)
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Acts 27:6• 6And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy, and put us on board. (Acts 27:6)
Cilicia.
Acts 15:23,41• 23having written by their hand, The apostles and the elder brethren to the brethren which are of [the] Gentiles in Antioch, and Syria, and Cilicia, greeting.
 41And he passed through Syria and Cilicia confirming the assemblies. (Acts 15:23,41)
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Acts 21:39• 39But Paul said, I am a Jew of Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city; and I beseech thee give me leave to speak unto the people. (Acts 21:39)
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Acts 22:3• 3I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, and brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, instructed according to strictness of the law of the fathers, being zealous for God even as all ye are this day. (Acts 22:3)
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Acts 23:34• 34And when he had read [it] and asked of what province he was, and understood he was of Cilicia. (Acts 23:34)
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Acts 27:5• 5And having sailed across the sea that is along Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came unto Myra [a city] of Lycia. (Acts 27:5)
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Gal. 1:21• 21Then I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia; (Gal. 1:21)
Asia.
Acts 2:9• 9Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and those that dwell in Mesopotamia, in Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, (Acts 2:9)
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Acts 16:6• 6And they went through the Phrygian and Galatian country, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit, to speak the word in Asia, (Acts 16:6)
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Acts 19:10,26• 10And this was done for two years, so that all those that dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.
 26And ye behold and hear that this Paul hath persuaded and turned away a considerable crowd, not only of Ephesus, but of almost all Asia, saying that they are no gods that are made by hands. (Acts 19:10,26)
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Acts 21:27• 27And when the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia when they saw him in the temple stirred up all the multitude and laid hands on him, (Acts 21:27)
disputing.
1 Cor. 1:20• 20Where [is the] wise? where scribe? where disputer of this age? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? (1 Cor. 1:20)
• The Hellenist Jews oppose him; and, not being able to answer him, they accuse him before the council. (“Acts 6-7” by J.N. Darby)
• Who were the Libertines? It would seem, according to the oldest interpretation on record, Jewish freedmen banished A. D. 19 from Rome, whither Pompey had carried many taken prisoners in war, but afterward emancipated by their masters and allowed to adhere to their religion. (“Acts 6:7-15” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And there arose up certain of those of the synagogue called of freedmene, and of Cyrenians, and of Alexandrians, and of those of Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.

JND Translation Notes

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Some translate "Libertines," referring it to Libertum, a city in Africa.

W. Kelly Translation

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And there arose certain of those that were of the synagogue called [that] of the freedmena, and of Cyrenians, and of Alexandrians, and of those of Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.

WK Translation Notes

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Or, "Libertines." Some read, "of those called Libertines," but the mass of MSS. is adverse.