Acts 2:43

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Everyone was filled with awe, and many miracles and signs took place through the emissaries.

Berean Standard Bible:

A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.

American Standard Version:

And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G1161} fear^{G5401} came upon^{G1096} every^{G3956} soul^{G5590}: and^{G5037} many^{G4183} wonders^{G5059} and^{G2532} signs^{G4592} were done^{G1096} by^{G1223} the apostles^{G652}.

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Commentary for Acts 2:43

Acts 2:43 is part of the narrative in the Book of Acts, which details the early history of the Christian Church immediately following the ascension of Jesus Christ. This verse captures a moment of awe and profound impact on the community in Jerusalem shortly after Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, empowering them to speak in various languages.

The verse "And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles" reflects the atmosphere of reverence and respect that permeated the early Christian gatherings. The term "fear" here does not necessarily imply terror but rather a deep sense of respect and awareness of the divine at work. This reverence was a response to the palpable presence of God among the believers, which was validated by the "wonders and signs" performed by the apostles. These miraculous acts served as authenticating markers, confirming the apostles' message and authority, which was crucial in the early stages of the Church's development.

Historically, this period was marked by the rapid growth and consolidation of the Christian faith. The events described in Acts 2 occurred in the context of Jerusalem, a city rich with religious significance and bustling with diverse populations due to the Jewish feasts like Pentecost, which drew pilgrims from across the known world. The manifestation of "wonders and signs" would have been particularly impactful in this setting, drawing attention and credibility to the apostles' preaching about Jesus Christ.

In summary, Acts 2:43 encapsulates the profound spiritual climate of the early Church, highlighting the divine awe that accompanied the apostles' ministry and the performance of miracles, which played a key role in spreading the Christian message and strengthening the faith of the new converts during a formative period for 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: G5401
   There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: φόβος
   Transliteration: phóbos
   Pronunciation: fob'-os
   Description: from a primary (to be put in fear); alarm or fright:--be afraid, + exceedingly, fear, terror.
   
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: G3956
   There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πᾶς
   Transliteration: pâs
   Pronunciation: pas
   Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
   
5. Strong's Number: G5590
   There are 95 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ψυχή
   Transliteration: psychḗ
   Pronunciation: psoo-khay'
   Description: from ψύχω; breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from πνεῦμα, which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from ζωή, which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew נֶפֶשׁ, רוּחַ and חַי):--heart (+ -ily), life, mind, soul, + us, + you.
   
6. 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.
   
7. Strong's Number: G4183
   There are 331 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πολύς
   Transliteration: polýs
   Pronunciation: pol-oos'
   Description: including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely:--abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare πλεῖστος, πλείων.
   
8. Strong's Number: G5059
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τέρας
   Transliteration: téras
   Pronunciation: ter'-as
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen:--wonder.
   
9. 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.
   
10. Strong's Number: G4592
    There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σημεῖον
    Transliteration: sēmeîon
    Pronunciation: say-mi'-on
    Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of σημαίνω; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally:--miracle, sign, token, wonder.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1223
    There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διά
    Transliteration: diá
    Pronunciation: dee-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
    
12. Strong's Number: G652
    There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπόστολος
    Transliteration: apóstolos
    Pronunciation: ap-os'-tol-os
    Description: from ἀποστέλλω; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers):--apostle, messenger, he that is sent.