Acts 10:13

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then a voice came to him, “Get up, Kefa, slaughter and eat!”

Berean Standard Bible:

Then a voice said to him: “Get up, Peter, kill and eat!”

American Standard Version:

And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill and eat.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} there came^{G1096} a voice^{G5456} to^{G4314} him^{G846}, Rise^{G450}, Peter^{G4074}; kill^{G2380}, and^{G2532} eat^{G5315}.

Cross-References (KJV):

John 4:31

In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.

John 4:34

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

Acts 10:10

And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

Jeremiah 35:2

Go unto the house of the Rechabites, and speak unto them, and bring them into the house of the LORD, into one of the chambers, and give them wine to drink.

Jeremiah 35:5

And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups, and I said unto them, Drink ye wine.

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Commentary for Acts 10:13

Acts 10:13 is a pivotal moment in the early Christian Church and is part of a larger narrative often referred to as "Peter's Vision." The verse itself is succinct: "And there came a voice to him, 'Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.'" This command is given to the Apostle Peter during a trance while he is on the rooftop of Simon the tanner's house in Joppa.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the early expansion of Christianity beyond its Jewish origins. At this time, Christianity was primarily practiced by Jewish converts who maintained their adherence to Jewish dietary laws and customs. Peter, as a devout Jew, would have observed these laws strictly, which included prohibitions against consuming certain animals, particularly those considered unclean according to Levitical law.

The themes present in Acts 10:13 are profound and transformative. The voice Peter hears is challenging the long-standing dietary restrictions of his faith, symbolizing a broader message about the inclusion of Gentiles (non-Jews) into the Christian community. This vision is repeated three times, emphasizing its importance and urgency. It serves as a divine directive that Peter should not consider anyone impure or unclean, which is reinforced by the arrival of Cornelius's messengers immediately after the vision. Cornelius, a Roman centurion and a Gentile, had been directed by an angel to send for Peter, setting the stage for the first intentional outreach to the Gentile world.

In summary, Acts 10:13 is a turning point in the narrative of Acts, signaling a major shift in the early Church's understanding of its mission. It encapsulates themes of divine guidance, the breaking down of traditional religious barriers, and the universal call to salvation that Christianity represents. This verse is a precursor to Peter's proclamation in Acts 10:28, "God has shown me that I should not call any person impure or unclean," and it paves the way for the subsequent acceptance of Gentiles into the Church without the requirement of full conversion to Judaism, thus shaping the future of Christian mission and identity.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

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.
Strong's Number: G1096
There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γίνομαι
Transliteration: gínomai
Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
Strong's Number: G5456
There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φωνή
Transliteration: phōnḗ
Pronunciation: fo-nay'
Description: probably akin to φαίνω through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language:--noise, sound, voice.
Strong's Number: G4314
There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πρός
Transliteration: prós
Pronunciation: pros
Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
Strong's Number: G450
There are 145 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀνίστημι
Transliteration: anístēmi
Pronunciation: an-is'-tay-mee
Description: from ἀνά and ἵστημι; to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive):--arise, lift up, raise up (again), rise (again), stand up(-right).
Strong's Number: G4074
There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Πέτρος
Transliteration: Pétros
Pronunciation: pet'-ros
Description: apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than λίθος); as a name, Petrus, an apostle:--Peter, rock. Compare Κηφᾶς.
Strong's Number: G2380
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θύω
Transliteration: thýō
Pronunciation: thoo'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e. (by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, but genitive case); by extension to immolate (slaughter for any purpose):--kill, (do) sacrifice, slay.
Strong's Number: G5315
There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φάγω
Transliteration: phágō
Pronunciation: fag'-o
Description: a primary verb (used as an alternate of ἐσθίω in certain tenses); to eat (literally or figuratively):--eat, meat.

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