Acts 23:15

King James Version:

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Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.

Complete Jewish Bible:

What you are to do is make it appear to the commander that you and the Sanhedrin want to get more accurate information about Sha’ul’s case, so that he will bring him down to you; while we, for our part, are prepared to kill him before he ever gets here.”

Berean Standard Bible:

Now then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him down to you on the pretext of examining his case more carefully. We are ready to kill him on the way.”

American Standard Version:

Now therefore do ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you, as though ye would judge of his case more exactly: and we, before he comes near, are ready to slay him.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now^{G3568} therefore^{G3767} ye^{G5210} with^{G4862} the council^{G4892} signify^{G1718} to the chief captain^{G5506} that^{G3704} he bring^{G2609} him^{G846} down^{G2609} unto^{G4314} you^{G5209} to morrow^{G839}, as^{G5613} though ye would^{G3195} enquire^{G1231} something more perfectly^{G197} concerning^{G4012} him^{G846}: and^{G1161} we^{G2249}, or ever^{G4253} he^{G846} come near^{G1448}, are^{G2070} ready^{G2092} to kill^{G337} him^{G846}.

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Commentary for Acts 23:15

Acts 23:15 is a verse set within the larger narrative of the Apostle Paul's trials and his interactions with the religious authorities of Jerusalem. The historical context is the early Christian church's struggle to establish itself amidst significant opposition from certain Jewish sects and the Roman Empire's occupation of Judea.

In this verse, a group of Jews, more than forty in number, conspire to assassinate Paul. They make a pact not to eat or drink until they have killed him. These men are part of a larger assembly of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish supreme council and court of justice. The verse captures their plot to deceive the Roman tribune, or chief captain, in charge of Paul's safety. They plan to request that the tribune bring Paul before the council under the pretext of further questioning. However, their true intent is to ambush and murder Paul before he reaches the council chamber.

The themes present in this verse include conspiracy, deception, and the intense opposition faced by early Christians. It reflects the tension between the Jewish religious authorities and the burgeoning Christian movement, as well as the precarious balance of power between the Jewish council and the Roman authorities. The verse also highlights the personal risk Paul faced as a leading figure in the spread of Christianity, and the lengths to which his opponents were willing to go to silence him. This plot against Paul's life ultimately leads to his transfer to Caesarea, under heavy Roman guard, ensuring his safety and setting the stage for further legal proceedings as recounted in the Acts of the Apostles.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G3568
   There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: νῦν
   Transliteration: nŷn
   Pronunciation: noon
   Description: a primary particle of present time; "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate:--henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also τανῦν, νυνί.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3767
   There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὖν
   Transliteration: oûn
   Pronunciation: oon
   Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
   
3. Strong's Number: G5210
   There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμεῖς
   Transliteration: hymeîs
   Pronunciation: hoo-mice'
   Description: irregular plural of σύ; you (as subjective of verb):--ye (yourselves), you.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Strong's Number: G4892
   There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: συνέδριον
   Transliteration: synédrion
   Pronunciation: soon-ed'-ree-on
   Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of a compound of σύν and the base of ἑδραῖος; a joint session, i.e. (specially), the Jewish Sanhedrin; by analogy, a subordinate tribunal:--council.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1718
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐμφανίζω
   Transliteration: emphanízō
   Pronunciation: em-fan-id'-zo
   Description: from ἐμφανής; to exhibit (in person) or disclose (by words):--appear, declare (plainly), inform, (will) manifest, shew, signify.
   
7. Strong's Number: G5506
   There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: χιλίαρχος
   Transliteration: chilíarchos
   Pronunciation: khil-ee'-ar-khos
   Description: from χίλιοι and ἄρχω; the commander of a thousand soldiers ("chiliarch"; i.e. colonel:--(chief, high) captain.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3704
   There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅπως
   Transliteration: hópōs
   Pronunciation: hop'-oce
   Description: from ὅς and πῶς; what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual):--because, how, (so) that, to, when.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2609
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κατάγω
   Transliteration: katágō
   Pronunciation: kat-ag'-o
   Description: from κατά and ἄγω; to lead down; specially, to moor a vessel:--bring (down, forth), (bring to) land, touch.
   
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: G4314
    There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρός
    Transliteration: prós
    Pronunciation: pros
    Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
    
12. Strong's Number: G5209
    There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμᾶς
    Transliteration: hymâs
    Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
    Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
    
13. Strong's Number: G839
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὔριον
    Transliteration: aúrion
    Pronunciation: ow'-ree-on
    Description: from a derivative of the same as ἀήρ (meaning a breeze, i.e. the morning air); properly, fresh, i.e. (adverb with ellipsis of ἡμέρα) to-morrow:--(to-)morrow, next day.
    
14. 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.
    
15. Strong's Number: G3195
    There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέλλω
    Transliteration: méllō
    Pronunciation: mel'-lo
    Description: a strengthened form of μέλω (through the idea of expectation); to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation):--about, after that, be (almost), (that which is, things, + which was for) to come, intend, was to (be), mean, mind, be at the point, (be) ready, + return, shall (begin), (which, that) should (after, afterwards, hereafter) tarry, which was for, will, would, be yet.
    
16. Strong's Number: G1231
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διαγινώσκω
    Transliteration: diaginṓskō
    Pronunciation: dee-ag-in-o'-sko
    Description: from διά and γινώσκω; to know thoroughly, i.e. ascertain exactly:--(would) enquire, know the uttermost.
    
17. Strong's Number: G197
    There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀκριβέστερον
    Transliteration: akribésteron
    Pronunciation: ak-ree-bes'-ter-on
    Description: neuter of the comparative of the same as ἀκριβέστατος; (adverbially) more exactly:--more perfect(-ly).
    
18. Strong's Number: G4012
    There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: περί
    Transliteration: perí
    Pronunciation: per-ee'
    Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
    
19. 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).
    
20. 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).
    
21. Strong's Number: G4253
    There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρό
    Transliteration: pró
    Pronunciation: pro
    Description: a primary preposition; "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to:--above, ago, before, or ever. In the comparative, it retains the same significations.
    
22. Strong's Number: G1448
    There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐγγίζω
    Transliteration: engízō
    Pronunciation: eng-id'-zo
    Description: from ἐγγύς; to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach:--approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh.
    
23. Strong's Number: G2070
    There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐσμέν
    Transliteration: esmén
    Pronunciation: es-men'
    Description: first person plural indicative of εἰμί; we are:--are, be, have our being, X have hope, + (the gospel) was (preached unto) us.
    
24. Strong's Number: G2092
    There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἕτοιμος
    Transliteration: hétoimos
    Pronunciation: het-oy'-mos
    Description: from an old noun (fitness); adjusted, i.e. ready:--prepared, (made) ready(-iness, to our hand).
    
25. Strong's Number: G337
    There are 102 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀναιρέω
    Transliteration: anairéō
    Pronunciation: an-ahee-reh'-o
    Description: from ἀνά and (the active of) αἱρέομαι; to take up, i.e. adopt; by implication, to take away (violently), i.e. abolish, murder:--put to death, kill, slay, take away, take up.