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Acts 7

Acts 7:51 KJV (With Strong’s)

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51
Ye
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
humeis (Greek #5210)
you (as subjective of verb)
KJV usage: ye (yourselves), you.
Pronounce: hoo-mice'
Origin: irregular plural of 4771
stiffnecked
sklerotrachelos (Greek #4644)
hardnaped, i.e. (figuratively) obstinate
KJV usage: stiffnecked.
Pronounce: sklay-rot-rakh'-ay-los
Origin: from 4642 and 5137
n 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
uncircumcised
aperitmetos (Greek #564)
uncircumcised (figuratively)
KJV usage: uncircumcised.
Pronounce: ap-er-eet'-may-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of 4059
o in heart
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
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
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
ears
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
ous (Greek #3775)
the ear (physically or mentally)
KJV usage: ear.
Pronounce: ooce
Origin: apparently a primary word
, ye do
antipipto (Greek #496)
to oppose
KJV usage: resist.
Pronounce: an-tee-pip'-to
Origin: from 473 and 4098 (including its alternate)
always
aei (Greek #104)
from an obsolete primary noun (apparently meaning continued duration); "ever,"by qualification regularly; by implication, earnestly; --always, ever.
Pronounce: ah-eye'
resist
antipipto (Greek #496)
to oppose
KJV usage: resist.
Pronounce: an-tee-pip'-to
Origin: from 473 and 4098 (including its alternate)
the
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
Holy
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
Ghost
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
: as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
fathers
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
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
did, so
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
do ye
humeis (Greek #5210)
you (as subjective of verb)
KJV usage: ye (yourselves), you.
Pronounce: hoo-mice'
Origin: irregular plural of 4771
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Ex. 32:9•  (Ex. 32:9)
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Isa. 48:4•  (Isa. 48:4)
o
Lev. 26:41•  (Lev. 26:41)
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Jer. 9:26•  (Jer. 9:26)
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Rom. 2:28‑29• 28For he that is outwardly a Jew is not [one], nor [is] that which is outward in flesh circumcision,
 29but he that [is so] hiddenly [is] a Jew, and circumcision of heart in spirit, not in letter, the praise of whom [is] not of men but of God. (Rom. 2:28‑29)

More on:

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Fathers,
Ghost,
Heart,
Holy Ghost; Holy Spirit

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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stiffnecked.
Ex. 32:9•  (Ex. 32:9)
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Ex. 33:3,5•  (Ex. 33:3,5)
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Ex. 34:9•  (Ex. 34:9)
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Deut. 9:6,13•  (Deut. 9:6,13)
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Deut. 31:27•  (Deut. 31:27)
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2 Chron. 30:8•  (2 Chron. 30:8)
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Neh. 9:16•  (Neh. 9:16)
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Psa. 75:5•  (Psa. 75:5)
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Psa. 78:8•  (Psa. 78:8)
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Isa. 48:4•  (Isa. 48:4)
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Jer. 17:23•  (Jer. 17:23)
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Ezek. 2:4•  (Ezek. 2:4)
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Zech. 7:11‑12•  (Zech. 7:11‑12)
uncircumcised.
Lev. 26:41•  (Lev. 26:41)
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Deut. 10:16•  (Deut. 10:16)
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Deut. 30:6•  (Deut. 30:6)
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Jer. 4:4•  (Jer. 4:4)
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Jer. 6:10•  (Jer. 6:10)
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Jer. 9:25‑26•  (Jer. 9:25‑26)
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Ezek. 44:7,9•  (Ezek. 44:7,9)
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Rom. 2:25,28‑29• 25For circumcision indeed profiteth if thou do law; but if thou be a transgressor of law, thy circumcision is become uncircumcision.
 28For he that is outwardly a Jew is not [one], nor [is] that which is outward in flesh circumcision,
 29but he that [is so] hiddenly [is] a Jew, and circumcision of heart in spirit, not in letter, the praise of whom [is] not of men but of God. (Rom. 2:25,28‑29)
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Phil. 3:3• 3for we are the circumcision that worship God in Spirit and boast in Christ Jesus, and have no trust in flesh. (Phil. 3:3)
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Col. 2:11• 11in whom also ye were circumcised with circumcision not wrought by hand, in the putting off the body of the flesh in the circumcision of the Christ; (Col. 2:11)
resist.
Acts 6:10• 10And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke. (Acts 6:10)
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Neh. 9:30•  (Neh. 9:30)
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Isa. 63:10•  (Isa. 63:10)
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Eph. 4:30• 30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God by whom ye were sealed for redemption-day. (Eph. 4:30)
as.
Acts 7:9,27,35,39• 9And the patriarchs through jealousy sold Joseph into Egypt; and God was with him,
 27But he that was wronging his neighbour thrust him away, saying, Who established thee ruler and judge over us?
 35This Moses whom they denied, saying, Who established thee ruler and judge? him hath God sent [both] ruler and deliverer, with an angel's hand that appeared to him in the bush.
 39to whom our fathers would not be subject but thrust [him] away and turned in their hearts into Egypt (Acts 7:9,27,35,39)
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Matt. 23:31‑33• 31{i}So that ye bear witness of yourselves that ye are sons of those who slew the prophets:{/i}
 32{i}and ye, fill ye up the measure of your fathers.{/i}
 33{i}Serpents, offspring of vipers, how should ye escape the judgment of hell?{/i} (Matt. 23:31‑33)
• {v.51-53} Law, prophets, Christ, the Holy Spirit, all tried, and man at enmity against God. The cross had really proved it, but this had added the rejection of the testimony of the Holy Spirit to a glorified Christ. (“John 7” by J.N. Darby)
• They always resisted the Holy Spirit, as they had always disobeyed the law. Judaism was judged, after the long patience of God and all His ways of grace with man as means were exhausted. (“Acts 6-7” by J.N. Darby)
• {v.51-53} A most instructive and wonderfully compressed summary of their national sins from first to last, heard of God's unparalleled dealings with Israel. (“Acts 7:51-53” by W. Kelly)
• Alas! they were, as Moses told them at the outset, a very froward generation, children in whom is no faith. (“Acts 7:51-53” by W. Kelly)
• He begins with their habitual antagonism, fathers and sons alike, to the Holy Spirit; so that their prime religious badge had lost all meaning—their circumcision was become uncircumcision. (“Acts 7:51-53” by W. Kelly)
• {v.51-53} No people till then so privileged, none so guilty, and, we may add, so convicted; for they had broken the law, persecuted the prophets, slain the Messiah, and always resisted the Holy Ghost. (“Acts 7:51-53” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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O stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, *ye* do always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers, *ye* also.

W. Kelly Translation

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51
Stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heartsa and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers so ye.

WK Translation Notes

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Some MSS. give the singular.