But. certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold. possession,

'BUT'-In contrast to the true generosity manifested in the previous verses (Acts 4:32-37). Carefully note that no information is missing between these two Chapter s.

'A CERTAIN MAN'-a real person. This chapter isn't. parable or an allegory.

'ANANIAS'-a very common name among the Jews, meaning 'God is gracious'.

'WITH'-Indicating that she wasn't an innocent bystander in the whole matter. (Acts 5:9 'agreed together').

'SAPPHIRA'-meaning 'beautiful' or 'jewel'.

'SOLD. POSSESSION'-as others had done (Acts 4:34-37).

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