Acts 14:5

King James Version:

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And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use [them] despitefully, and to stone them,

Complete Jewish Bible:

Eventually the unbelievers, both Jews and Gentiles, together with their leaders, made a move to mistreat the emissaries, even to stone them;

Berean Standard Bible:

But when the Gentiles and Jews, together with their rulers, set out to mistreat and stone them,

American Standard Version:

And when there was made an onset both of the Gentiles and of the Jews with their rulers, to treat them shamefully and to stone them,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G1161} when^{G5613} there was^{G1096} an assault^{G3730} made^{G1096} both^{G5037} of the Gentiles^{G1484}, and also^{G2532} of the Jews^{G2453} with^{G4862} their^{G846} rulers^{G758}, to use them despitefully^{G5195}, and^{G2532} to stone^{G3036} them^{G846},

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Commentary for Acts 14:5

Acts 14:5 is a verse that captures a moment of intense conflict and danger in the early Christian mission. The verse is part of the narrative of the Apostolic Age, specifically detailing the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. In this journey, they travel to various cities in modern-day Turkey, preaching the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the tension between the burgeoning Christian movement and the established religious and political orders of the time. The Jews, adhering to their traditional faith, often felt threatened by the message of Jesus, which was seen as heretical and a challenge to their beliefs and social structures. The Gentiles, on the other hand, represented a diverse group of people with various religious backgrounds, many of whom were pagan and also resistant to the monotheistic message of Christianity.

In Acts 14:5, the specific incident occurs in the city of Iconium, where Paul and Barnabas are preaching. The verse describes a concerted effort by both the Gentiles and the Jews, along with their leaders, to attack and harm the apostles. The mention of "rulers" suggests that the opposition included individuals with authority and influence in the community, likely concerned about the potential disruption to the social order and their own positions of power.

The themes present in this verse include the persecution of early Christians, the boldness of the apostles in the face of danger, and the universal nature of the Christian message, which transcended ethnic and religious boundaries. It also highlights the resistance that new and radical ideas often face from established institutions and the inherent risks involved in standing up for one's beliefs in a hostile environment. The assault described in the verse sets the stage for the apostles' eventual escape from Iconium, as recorded in the subsequent verses, illustrating the perilous nature of their mission and the sacrifices they made to spread Christianity.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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).
   
2. Strong's Number: G5613
   There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὡς
   Transliteration: hōs
   Pronunciation: hoce
   Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3730
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὁρμή
   Transliteration: hormḗ
   Pronunciation: hor-may'
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a violent impulse, i.e. onset:--assault.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1484
   There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔθνος
   Transliteration: éthnos
   Pronunciation: eth'-nos
   Description: probably from ἔθω; a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan):--Gentile, heathen, nation, people.
   
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: G2453
   There are 187 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰουδαῖος
   Transliteration: Ioudaîos
   Pronunciation: ee-oo-dah'-yos
   Description: from Ἰουδά (in the sense of Ἰούδας as a country); Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah:--Jew(-ess), of Judæa.
   
9. Strong's Number: G4862
   There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σύν
   Transliteration: sýn
   Pronunciation: soon
   Description: a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than μετά or παρά), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.:--beside, with. In composition it has similar applications, including completeness.
   
10. 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.
    
11. Strong's Number: G758
    There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄρχων
    Transliteration: árchōn
    Pronunciation: ar'-khone
    Description: present participle of ἄρχω; a first (in rank or power):--chief (ruler), magistrate, prince, ruler.
    
12. Strong's Number: G5195
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑβρίζω
    Transliteration: hybrízō
    Pronunciation: hoo-brid'-zo
    Description: from ὕβρις; to exercise violence, i.e. abuse:--use despitefully, reproach, entreat shamefully (spitefully).
    
13. Strong's Number: G3036
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λιθοβολέω
    Transliteration: lithoboléō
    Pronunciation: lith-ob-ol-eh'-o
    Description: from a compound of λίθος and βάλλω; to throw stones, i.e. lapidate:--stone, cast stones.