Acts 10:12

King James Version:

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Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

Complete Jewish Bible:

In it were all kinds of four-footed animals, crawling creatures and wild birds.

Berean Standard Bible:

It contained all kinds of four-footed animals and reptiles of the earth, as well as birds of the air.

American Standard Version:

wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts and creeping things of the earth and birds of the heaven.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Wherein^{{G1722}{G3739}} were^{G5225} all manner^{G3956} of fourfooted beasts^{G5074} of the earth^{G1093}, and^{G2532} wild beasts^{G2342}, and^{G2532} creeping things^{G2062}, and^{G2532} fowls^{G4071} of the air^{G3772}.

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Commentary for Acts 10:12

Acts 10:12 is part of a larger narrative in the New Testament that describes a pivotal moment in the early Christian Church, particularly in terms of the inclusion of Gentiles (non-Jews) into the faith. The verse is a component of a vision experienced by Cornelius, a Roman centurion and a Gentile, who is described as devout and God-fearing. In this vision, an angel of God instructs Cornelius to send for Simon Peter, who is staying in Joppa at the time.

The verse itself depicts a sheet descending from heaven, filled with a variety of animals, which are categorized as "fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air." This imagery is significant because, according to Jewish dietary laws outlined in the Old Testament (Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14), many of these creatures would have been considered ritually unclean and thus not to be eaten by Jews.

The historical context of this vision is rooted in the early Church's struggle with the question of whether Gentiles could become Christians without first becoming Jews, which would include adhering to the Jewish law. Peter's subsequent interpretation of the vision, guided by the Holy Spirit, leads him to understand that the distinction between clean and unclean animals is symbolic of the breaking down of barriers between Jews and Gentiles. God was making it clear that salvation through Jesus Christ was available to all people, regardless of their ethnic or cultural background.

In summary, Acts 10:12 is a verse embedded in a transformative vision that serves as a turning point for the early Christian Church's outreach to the Gentile world. It challenges the traditional Jewish purity laws and signifies God's impartiality and the universal scope of the Gospel. This event is foundational in Christian theology for affirming that faith in Jesus Christ is the sole requirement for salvation, transcending all ethnic and cultural boundaries.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3739
   There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅς
   Transliteration: hós
   Pronunciation: ho
   Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
   
3. Strong's Number: G5225
   There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑπάρχω
   Transliteration: hypárchō
   Pronunciation: hoop-ar'-kho
   Description: from ὑπό and ἄρχομαι; to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, participle, adverb or preposition, or as an auxiliary to a principal (verb):--after, behave, live.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3956
   There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πᾶς
   Transliteration: pâs
   Pronunciation: pas
   Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
   
5. Strong's Number: G5074
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τετράπους
   Transliteration: tetrápous
   Pronunciation: tet-rap'-ooce
   Description: from τέσσαρες and πούς; a quadruped:--fourfooted beast.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1093
   There are 226 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γῆ
   Transliteration: gē
   Pronunciation: ghay
   Description: contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application):--country, earth(-ly), ground, land, world.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2342
   There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θηρίον
   Transliteration: thēríon
   Pronunciation: thay-ree'-on
   Description: diminutive from the same as θήρα; a dangerous animal:--(venomous, wild) beast.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2062
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἑρπετόν
   Transliteration: herpetón
   Pronunciation: her-pet-on'
   Description: neuter of a derivative of (to creep); a reptile, i.e. (by Hebraism (compare רֶמֶשׂ)) a small animal:--creeping thing, serpent.
   
10. Strong's Number: G4071
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πετεινόν
    Transliteration: peteinón
    Pronunciation: pet-i-non'
    Description: neuter of a derivative of πέτομαι; a flying animal, i.e. bird:--bird, fowl.
    
11. Strong's Number: G3772
    There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐρανός
    Transliteration: ouranós
    Pronunciation: oo-ran-os'
    Description: perhaps from the same as ὄρος (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity):--air, heaven(-ly), sky.