King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The angel said to him, “Put on your clothes and sandals,” and he did. “Throw on your robe,” he said, “and follow me!”
Berean Standard Bible:
“Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.”
American Standard Version:
And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And he did so. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G5037} the angel{G32} said{G2036} unto{G4314} him{G846}, Gird thyself{G4024}, and{G2532} bind on{G5265} thy{G4675} sandals{G4547}. And{G1161} so{G3779} he did{G4160}. And{G2532} he saith{G3004} unto him{G846}, Cast{G4016} thy garment{G2440} about{G4016} thee{G4675}, and{G2532} follow{G190} me{G3427}.
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Commentary for Acts 12:8
Acts 12:8 is a verse that captures a moment of divine intervention in the early Christian church. The historical context is the persecution of Christians under Herod Agrippa I, who had already executed James, the brother of John, and intended to do the same to Peter. The verse is part of the narrative where Peter, having been imprisoned, is miraculously freed by an angel of the Lord.
In this verse, the angel instructs Peter with specific actions: to gird himself, bind on his sandals, and wrap his garment around him before following the angel. These commands are both practical and symbolic. Practically, they prepare Peter to move quickly and safely out of the prison. Symbolically, the act of girding one's loins and binding sandals is often associated with readiness for a journey or mission, while casting a garment about oneself can signify preparation for action or a change in status.
The themes present in this verse include divine rescue, the power of God over human confinement, and the obedience of Peter to the angel's instructions, which underscores the theme of faith in action. The interaction between Peter and the angel also highlights the guidance and protection that God provides to His followers in times of trial. This event would have been a powerful testament to the early Christian community of God's active role in their lives and the fulfillment of Jesus' promise that He would build His church and the gates of Hades would not overcome it (Matthew 16:18). The verse serves as a narrative of hope, deliverance, and the unseen workings of God in human history.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G5037
There are 192 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τέ
Transliteration: té
Pronunciation: teh
Description: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of καί):--also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle. - Strong's Number: G32
There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄγγελος
Transliteration: ángelos
Pronunciation: ang'-el-os
Description: from (probably derived from ἄγω; compare ἀγέλη) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor:--angel, messenger. - Strong's Number: G2036
There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔπω
Transliteration: épō
Pronunciation: ep'-o
Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω. - 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: G4024
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περιζώννυμι
Transliteration: perizṓnnymi
Pronunciation: per-id-zone'-noo-mee
Description: from περί and ζώννυμι; to gird all around, i.e. (middle voice or passive) to fasten on one's belt (literally or figuratively):--gird (about, self). - 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: G5265
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑποδέω
Transliteration: hypodéō
Pronunciation: hoop-od-eh'-o
Description: from ὑπό and δέω; to bind under one's feet, i.e. put on shoes or sandals:--bind on, (be) shod. - Strong's Number: G4675
There are 360 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σοῦ
Transliteration: soû
Pronunciation: soo
Description: genitive case of σύ; of thee, thy:--X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy. - Strong's Number: G4547
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σανδάλιον
Transliteration: sandálion
Pronunciation: san-dal'-ee-on
Description: neuter of a derivative of (a "sandal"; of uncertain origin); a slipper or sole-pad:--sandal. - Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G3779
There are 206 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὕτω
Transliteration: hoútō
Pronunciation: hoo'-toce
Description: adverb from οὗτος; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows):--after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what. - Strong's Number: G4160
There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ποιέω
Transliteration: poiéō
Pronunciation: poy-eh'-o
Description: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):--abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare πράσσω. - Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: G4016
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περιβάλλω
Transliteration: peribállō
Pronunciation: per-ee-bal'-lo
Description: from περί and βάλλω; to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a palisade or with clothing):--array, cast about, clothe(-d me), put on. - Strong's Number: G2440
There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἱμάτιον
Transliteration: himátion
Pronunciation: him-at'-ee-on
Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi (to put on); a dress (inner or outer):--apparel, cloke, clothes, garment, raiment, robe, vesture. - Strong's Number: G190
There are 939 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀκολουθέω
Transliteration: akolouthéō
Pronunciation: ak-ol-oo-theh'-o
Description: from Α (as a particle of union) and (a road); properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple):--follow, reach. - Strong's Number: G3427
There are 227 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μοί
Transliteration: moí
Pronunciation: moy
Description: the simpler form of ἐμοί; to me:--I, me, mine, my.