The former [τ ο ν π ρ ω τ ο ν]. Lit., the first. Luke refers to his Gospel. Treatise [λ ο γ ο ν]. Or narrative. Began [η ρ ξ α τ ο]. This is interpreted in two ways. Either, (1), as a simple historical statement equivalent to "all that Jesus did and taught." In favor of this is the fact that the syn... [ Continue Reading ]
Had given commandment [ε ν τ ε ι λ α μ ε ν ο ς]. Special injunctions or charges. Compare Matthew 4:6; Mark 13:34; Hebrews 11:22. Through the Holy Ghost. Construe with had given commandment : by means of the Holy Spirit, which inspired him. Not, as some interpreters, with whom he had chosen.... [ Continue Reading ]
Shewed himself [π α ρ ε σ τ η σ ε ν]. This verb is rendered in a variety of ways in the New Testament, as give or furnish, present, provide, assist, commend. The original meaning is to place beside, and so commend to the attention. Hence, to set before the mind; present, shew. Infallible proofs [τ... [ Continue Reading ]
Being assembled together [σ υ ν α λ ι ζ ο μ ε ν ο ς]. From sun, together, and aJlhv thronged or crowded. Both the A. V. and Rev. give eating together in margin, following the derivation from sun, together, and alv salt : eating salt together, and hence generally of association at table. Commanded [π... [ Continue Reading ]
Asked [ε π η ρ ω τ ω ν]. The imperfect, denoting the repetition and urging of the question.... [ Continue Reading ]
The times - the seasons [χ ρ ο ν ο υ ς - κ α ι ρ ο υ ς]. Rev. properly omits the article. The former of these words, time absolutely, without regard to circumstances; the latter, definite periods, with the idea of fitness. His own [τ η ι δ ι α]. Stronger than the simple possessive pronoun. The adjec... [ Continue Reading ]
Unto me [μ ο ι]. The best texts read mou, of me; or, as Rev., my witnesses. Samaria. Formerly they had been commanded not to enter the cities of the Samaritans (Matthew 10:5).... [ Continue Reading ]
Looked steadfastly [α τ ε ν ι ζ ο ν τ ε ς η σ α ν]. See on Luke 4:20.... [ Continue Reading ]
A Sabbath - day's journey [σ α β β α τ ο υ ε χ ο ν ο δ ο ν]. Lit., having a Sabbath's way. The way conceived as belonging to the mountain; connected with it in reference to the neighborhood of Jerusalem. A Sabbath - day's journey, according to Jewish tradition, was about three - quarters of a mile.... [ Continue Reading ]
An upper room [τ ο υ π ε ρ ω ο ν]. With the article, denoting some well - known place of resort. It was the name given to the room directly under the flat roof. Such rooms were often set apart as halls for meetings. In such an apartment Paul delivered his farewell address at Troas (Acts 20:8), and t... [ Continue Reading ]
Continued [η σ α ν π ρ ο σ κ α ρ τ ε ρ ο υ ν τ ε ς]. Participle and finite verb as above. The verb is from karterov, strong, stanch, and means originally to persist obstinately in. In this sense here, and in Romans 12:12; Romans 13:6. Hence to adhere firmly to. So in Mark 3:9, "that a small ship sho... [ Continue Reading ]
Of the disciples [τ ω ν μ α θ η τ ω ν]. The best texts read aJudelfwn, brethren. The number of the names together were about, etc. [η ν τ ε ο χ λ ο ς ο ν ο μ α τ ω ν ε π ι τ ο α υ τ ο]. Much better as Rev., and there was a multitude of persons gathered together, about, etc. Oclov, multitude, would... [ Continue Reading ]
Men and brethren [α ν δ ρ ε ς α δ ε λ φ ο ι]. Lit., men, brothers. Brother - men. More dignified and solemn than the simple brethren. This scripture. The best texts substitute the. See on Mark 12:10. The Holy Ghost [τ ο π ν ε υ μ α τ ο % α γ ι ο ν]. Lit., The Spirit, the Holy. Guide. See on lead... [ Continue Reading ]
Numbered [κ α τ η ρ ι θ μ η μ ε ν ο ς]. Only here in New Testament. With [σ υ ν]. The best texts read ejn, among. So Rev. Obtained [ε λ α χ ε]. Strictly, "received by lot." Rev., better, received. Compare Luke 1:9. In classical Greek, of receiving public magistracies. Part [τ ο ν κ λ η ρ ο ν]. The... [ Continue Reading ]
Purchased [ε κ τ η σ α τ ο]. See on possess, Luke 18:12. Better, as Rev., obtained. Judas did not purchase the field, but the priests did with the money which he returned to them (Matthew 27:7). The expression means merely that the field was purchased with the money of Judas. Falling headlong [π ρ... [ Continue Reading ]
Aceldama. Or, more properly, Akeldamach. The word is Aramaic, the language then spoken in Palestine.... [ Continue Reading ]
Habitation [ε π α υ λ ι ς]. Only here in New Testament. The word is used in classical Greek of a place for cattle. So Herodotus (i., 111) : "The herdsman took the child in his arms, and went back the way he had come, till he reached the fold" [ε π α υ λ ι ν]. Also of a farm - building, a country - h... [ Continue Reading ]
Went in and went out. An expression for constant intercourse. Compare Deuteronomy 18:19; Psalms 121:8; John 10:9; Acts 9:28. Among us [ε φ η μ α ς]. The margin of Rev., over us, i e., as our head, is a sound rendering, and supported by Matthew 25:21; Matthew 25:23; Luke 9:1. The rendering before, in... [ Continue Reading ]
Witness [μ α ρ τ υ ρ α]. One who shall bear testimony : not a spectator, a mistake often made on Hebrews 12:1. Compare Acts 2:32.... [ Continue Reading ]
Barsabas. A patronymic, son of Saba : like Bar Jona, Matthew 16:17.... [ Continue Reading ]
Which knowest the hearts [κ α ρ δ ι ο γ ν ω σ τ α]. Only here and ch. 8. Lit, heart - knower.... [ Continue Reading ]
That he may take part [λ α β ε ι ν τ ο ν κ λ η ρ ο ν]. Lit., to take the lot. But the best texts read ton topon, the place. Rev., to take the place. By transgression fell [π α ρ ε β η]. See on trespasses, Matthew 6:14. The rendering of the A. V. is explanatory. Rev., better, fell away. His own plac... [ Continue Reading ]
He was numbered [σ υ γ κ α τ ε ψ η φ ι σ θ η]. Only here in New Testament. See on counteth, Luke 14:28.... [ Continue Reading ]