King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?
Complete Jewish Bible:
How is it that we hear them speaking in our native languages?
Berean Standard Bible:
How is it then that each of us hears them in his own native language?
American Standard Version:
And how hear we, every man in our own language wherein we were born?
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} how{G4459} hear{G191} we{G2249} every{G1538} man in our{G2257} own{G2398} tongue{G1258}, wherein{G1722}{G3739} we were born{G1080}?
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Commentary for Acts 2:8
8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?
Acts 2:8 is part of the narrative describing the day of Pentecost, which occurred shortly after Jesus' ascension into heaven. On this day, the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, filling them with the ability to speak in languages they had not learned. This event is significant in the historical context of the early Christian church as it marks a pivotal moment in the spread of the Gospel. The apostles, who were Galileans, began to speak in various languages of the known world at that time, which were heard and understood by a diverse group of Jewish pilgrims who had gathered in Jerusalem for the feast.
The theme of this verse is the miraculous nature of the Holy Spirit's empowerment, enabling the apostles to communicate the wonders of God in languages that were native to the listeners. This not only demonstrates the universal reach of the Christian message but also serves as a fulfillment of prophecy from the Hebrew Scriptures, notably in Joel 2:28-29, which foretells a time when God's Spirit would be poured out and people would prophesy in diverse tongues.
The verse underscores the inclusivity of the Gospel and the breaking down of linguistic barriers, which was essential for the rapid expansion of Christianity beyond the Jewish community to the broader Roman Empire and beyond. It also highlights the theme of unity in diversity within the early church, as people from different regions and languages were brought together by the common experience of hearing the Gospel in their own tongue, a powerful sign of God's intention to include all people in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: G4459
There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πῶς
Transliteration: pōs
Pronunciation: poce
Description: adverb from the base of ποῦ; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!:--how, after (by) what manner (means), that. (Occasionally unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G191
There are 448 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀκούω
Transliteration: akoúō
Pronunciation: ak-oo'-o
Description: a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand. - Strong's Number: G2249
There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμεῖς
Transliteration: hēmeîs
Pronunciation: hay-mice'
Description: nominative plural of ἐγώ; we (only used when emphatic):--us, we (ourselves). - Strong's Number: G1538
There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἕκαστος
Transliteration: hékastos
Pronunciation: hek'-as-tos
Description: as if a superlative of (afar); each or every:--any, both, each (one), every (man, one, woman), particularly. - 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: G2398
There are 109 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἴδιος
Transliteration: ídios
Pronunciation: id'-ee-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate:--X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, aside, due, his (own, proper, several), home, (her, our, thine, your) own (business), private(-ly), proper, severally, their (own). - Strong's Number: G1258
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διάλεκτος
Transliteration: diálektos
Pronunciation: dee-al'-ek-tos
Description: from διαλέγομαι; a (mode of) discourse, i.e. "dialect":--language, tongue. - 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. - Strong's Number: G3739
There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅς
Transliteration: hós
Pronunciation: ho
Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ. - Strong's Number: G1080
There are 65 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γεννάω
Transliteration: gennáō
Pronunciation: ghen-nah'-o
Description: from a variation of γένος; to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate:--bear, beget, be born, bring forth, conceive, be delivered of, gender, make, spring.