Acts 11:11

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.

Complete Jewish Bible:

“At that very moment, three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea arrived at the house where I was staying;

Berean Standard Bible:

Just then three men sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying.

American Standard Version:

And behold, forthwith three men stood before the house in which we were, having been sent from Cæsarea unto me.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532}, behold^{G2400}, immediately^{G1824} there were^{G2186} three^{G5140} men^{G435} already^{G1824} come^{G2186} unto^{G1909} the house^{G3614} where^{G1722}^{G3739}^{G3739} I was^{G2252}, sent^{G649} from^{G575} Caesarea^{G2542} unto^{G4314} me^{G3165}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Exodus 4:27

And the LORD said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mount of God, and kissed him.

Acts 10:17

Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

Acts 10:18

And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

Exodus 4:14

And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, [Is] not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.

Acts 9:10

¶ And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I [am here], Lord.

Acts 9:12

And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting [his] hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

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Commentary for Acts 11:11

Acts 11:11 is a verse that occurs within the narrative of the early Christian church's expansion beyond its Jewish roots to include Gentiles (non-Jews). The historical context of this verse is set in the first century, during a time of significant transition and theological debate among early Christians regarding the inclusion of Gentiles into the faith without the requirement of full conversion to Judaism, which included circumcision and adherence to the Mosaic Law.

In this verse, Peter recounts his vision and subsequent experience that leads to this pivotal change. The verse specifically describes the moment when, while Peter is contemplating the meaning of a vision he has just received (in which he is told to eat animals considered unclean by Jewish law), three men sent by Cornelius, a Roman centurion and a Gentile, arrive at his location. This event is crucial because it serves as the immediate prompt for Peter to accompany these men to Caesarea, where he will preach the gospel to Cornelius and his household, leading to their baptism as the first Gentile converts to Christianity.

The themes of Acts 11:11 include divine guidance, the breaking down of ethnic and religious barriers, and the universal scope of the Christian message. The verse underscores God's initiative in bringing about the inclusion of the Gentiles, demonstrating that salvation through Christ is for all people, not just Jews. It also highlights the obedience of the early church leaders, like Peter, to follow God's leading, even when it challenged established cultural and religious norms. This event is a turning point in the book of Acts, as it marks the beginning of the widespread mission to the Gentiles, which would become a defining characteristic of the early Christian mission and the growth of the church.

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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: G2400
There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἰδού
Transliteration: idoú
Pronunciation: id-oo'
Description: second person singular imperative middle voice of εἴδω; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
Strong's Number: G1824
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐξαυτῆς
Transliteration: exautēs
Pronunciation: ex-ow'-tace
Description: from ἐκ and the genitive case singular feminine of αὐτός (ὥρα being understood); from that hour, i.e. instantly:--by and by, immediately, presently, straightway.
Strong's Number: G2186
There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐφίστημι
Transliteration: ephístēmi
Pronunciation: ef-is'-tay-mee
Description: from ἐπί and ἵστημι; to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal); --assault, come (in, to, unto, upon), be at hand (instant), present, stand (before, by, over).
Strong's Number: G5140
There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τρεῖς
Transliteration: treîs
Pronunciation: tree'-ah
Description: a primary (plural) number; "three":--three.
Strong's Number: G435
There are 279 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀνήρ
Transliteration: anḗr
Pronunciation: an'-ayr
Description: a primary word (compare ἄνθρωπος); a man (properly as an individual male):--fellow, husband, man, sir.
Strong's Number: G1909
There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπί
Transliteration: epí
Pronunciation: ep-ee'
Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Strong's Number: G3614
There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οἰκία
Transliteration: oikía
Pronunciation: oy-kee'-ah
Description: from οἶκος; properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics):--home, house(-hold).
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.
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.
Strong's Number: G2252
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἤμην
Transliteration: ḗmēn
Pronunciation: ay'-mane
Description: a prolonged form of ἦν; I was:--be, was. (Sometimes unexpressed).
Strong's Number: G649
There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀποστέλλω
Transliteration: apostéllō
Pronunciation: ap-os-tel'-lo
Description: from ἀπό and στέλλω; set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively:--put in, send (away, forth, out), set (at liberty).
Strong's Number: G575
There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπό
Transliteration: apó
Pronunciation: apo'
Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Strong's Number: G2542
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Καισάρεια
Transliteration: Kaisáreia
Pronunciation: kahee-sar'-i-a
Description: from Καῖσαρ; Cæsaria, the name of two places in Palestine:--Cæsarea.
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: G3165
There are 277 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μέ
Transliteration: mé
Pronunciation: meh
Description: a shorter (and probably original) form of ἐμέ; me:--I, me, my.

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