Acts 17:16

King James Version:

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¶ Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.

Complete Jewish Bible:

While Sha’ul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit within him was disturbed at the sight of the city full of idols.

Berean Standard Bible:

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.

American Standard Version:

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he beheld the city full of idols.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now^{G1161} while Paul^{G3972} waited for^{G1551} them^{G846} at^{G1722} Athens^{G116}, his^{G846} spirit^{G4151} was stirred^{G3947} in^{G1722} him^{G846}, when he saw^{G2334} the city^{G4172} wholly given^{G5607} to idolatry^{G2712}.

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Commentary for Acts 17:16

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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: G3972
   There are 160 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Παῦλος
   Transliteration: Paûlos
   Pronunciation: pow'-los
   Description: of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of παύω, meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle:--Paul, Paulus.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1551
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκδέχομαι
   Transliteration: ekdéchomai
   Pronunciation: ek-dekh'-om-ahee
   Description: from ἐκ and δέχομαι; to accept from some source, i.e. (by implication) to await:--expect, look (tarry) for, wait (for).
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G116
   There are 2676 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἀθῆναι
   Transliteration: Athēnai
   Pronunciation: ath-ay-nahee
   Description: plural of (the goddess of wisdom, who was reputed to have founded the city); Athenæ, the capitol of Greece:-- Athens.
   
7. Strong's Number: G4151
   There are 350 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πνεῦμα
   Transliteration: pneûma
   Pronunciation: pnyoo'-mah
   Description: from πνέω; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:--ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare ψυχή.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3947
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παροξύνω
   Transliteration: paroxýnō
   Pronunciation: par-ox-oo'-no
   Description: from παρά and a derivative of ὀξύς; to sharpen alongside, i.e. (figuratively) to exasperate:--easily provoke, stir.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2334
   There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θεωρέω
   Transliteration: theōréō
   Pronunciation: theh-o-reh'-o
   Description: from a derivative of θεάομαι (perhaps by addition of ὁράω); to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge)):--behold, consider, look on, perceive, see. Compare ὀπτάνομαι.
   
10. Strong's Number: G4172
    There are 155 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πόλις
    Transliteration: pólis
    Pronunciation: pol'-is
    Description: probably from the same as πόλεμος, or perhaps from πολύς; a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size):--city.
    
11. Strong's Number: G5607
    There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὤν
    Transliteration: ṓn
    Pronunciation: on
    Description: present participle of εἰμί; being:--be, come, have.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2712
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατείδωλος
    Transliteration: kateídōlos
    Pronunciation: kat-i'-do-los
    Description: from κατά (intensively) and εἴδωλον; utterly idolatrous:--wholly given to idolatry.