King James Version:
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Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
Complete Jewish Bible:
yet he did not leave himself without evidence of his nature; because he does good things, giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons, filling you with food and your hearts with happiness!”
Berean Standard Bible:
Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”
American Standard Version:
And yet he left not himself without witness, in that he did good and gave you from heaven rains and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Nevertheless{G2544}{G2532} he left{G863} not{G3756} himself{G1438} without witness{G267}, in that he did good{G15}, and gave{G1325} us{G2254} rain{G5205} from heaven{G3771}, and{G2532} fruitful{G2593} seasons{G2540}, filling{G1705} our{G2257} hearts{G2588} with food{G5160} and{G2532} gladness{G2167}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Romans 1:19
- ¶ Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed [it] unto them.
Romans 1:20
- For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Job 5:10
- Who giveth rain upon the earth, and sendeth waters upon the fields:
Joel 2:23
- Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first [month].
Deuteronomy 11:14
- That I will give [you] the rain of your land in his due season, the first rain and the latter rain, that thou mayest gather in thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil.
Isaiah 5:6
- And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it.
Deuteronomy 8:12
- Lest [when] thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt [therein];
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Commentary for Acts 14:17
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2544
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καίτοιγε
Transliteration: kaítoige
Pronunciation: kah'-ee-toyg-eh
Description: from καίτοι and γέ; and yet indeed, i.e. although really:--nevertheless, though. - 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: G863
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀφίημι
Transliteration: aphíēmi
Pronunciation: af-ee'-ay-mee
Description: from ἀπό and (to send; an intensive form of , to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow):--cry, forgive, forsake, lay aside, leave, let (alone, be, go, have), omit, put (send) away, remit, suffer, yield up. - Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος. - Strong's Number: G1438
There are 312 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἑαυτοῦ
Transliteration: heautoû
Pronunciation: heh-ow-too'
Description: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of αὐτός; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:--alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves). - Strong's Number: G267
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀμάρτυρος
Transliteration: amártyros
Pronunciation: am-ar'-too-ros
Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and a form of μάρτυς; unattested:--without witness. - Strong's Number: G15
There are 3477 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀγαθοποιέω
Transliteration: agathopoiéō
Pronunciation: ag-ath-op-oy-eh'-o
Description: from ἀγαθοποιός; to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty):--(when) do good (well). - Strong's Number: G1325
There are 377 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δίδωμι
Transliteration: dídōmi
Pronunciation: did'-o-mee
Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection):--adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield. - Strong's Number: G2254
There are 167 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμῖν
Transliteration: hēmîn
Pronunciation: hay-meen'
Description: dative case plural of ἐγώ; to (or for, with, by) us:--our, (for) us, we. - Strong's Number: G5205
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑετός
Transliteration: hyetós
Pronunciation: hoo-et-os'
Description: from a primary (to rain); rain, especially a shower:--rain. - Strong's Number: G3771
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐρανόθεν
Transliteration: ouranóthen
Pronunciation: oo-ran-oth'-en
Description: from οὐρανός and the enclitic of source; from the sky:--from heaven. - Strong's Number: G2593
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καρποφόρος
Transliteration: karpophóros
Pronunciation: kar-pof-or'-os
Description: from καρπός and φέρω; fruitbearing (figuratively):--fruitful. - Strong's Number: G2540
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καιρός
Transliteration: kairós
Pronunciation: kahee-ros'
Description: of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. set or proper time:--X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while. Compare χρόνος. - Strong's Number: G1705
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐμπίπλημι
Transliteration: empíplēmi
Pronunciation: em-play'-tho
Description: from ἐν and the base of πλεῖστος;to fill in (up), i.e. (by implication) to satisfy (literally or figuratively):--fill. - Strong's Number: G2257
There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμῶν
Transliteration: hēmōn
Pronunciation: hay-mone'
Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we. - Strong's Number: G2588
There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καρδία
Transliteration: kardía
Pronunciation: kar-dee'-ah
Description: prolonged from a primary (Latin cor, "heart"); the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle:--(+ broken-)heart(-ed). - Strong's Number: G5160
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τροφή
Transliteration: trophḗ
Pronunciation: trof-ay'
Description: from τρέφω; nourishment (literally or figuratively); by implication, rations (wages):--food, meat. - Strong's Number: G2167
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εὐφροσύνη
Transliteration: euphrosýnē
Pronunciation: yoo-fros-oo'-nay
Description: from the same as εὐφραίνω; joyfulness:--gladness, joy.