Acts 24:8

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.

Complete Jewish Bible:

By questioning this man yourself, you will be able to learn all about the things of which we are accusing him.”

Berean Standard Bible:

By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”

American Standard Version:

from whom thou wilt be able, by examining him thyself, to take knowledge of all these things whereof we accuse him.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Commanding^{G2753} his^{G846} accusers^{G2725} to come^{G2064} unto^{G1909} thee^{G4571}: by examining^{G350} of^{G3844} whom^{G3739} thyself^{G846} mayest^{G1410} take knowledge^{G1921} of^{G4012} all^{G3956} these things^{G5130}, whereof^{G3739} we^{G2249} accuse^{G2723} him^{G846}.

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Commentary for Acts 24:8

Acts 24:8 is a verse set within the legal proceedings against the Apostle Paul, who was a key figure in the early Christian Church. The verse is part of the narrative where Paul is on trial in Caesarea before the Roman governor, Porcius Festus, having been accused by Jewish leaders in Jerusalem. In this particular verse, an orator named Tertullus, speaking on behalf of the Jewish accusers, is addressing Festus. He is urging the governor to examine Paul more closely, suggesting that through this investigation, Festus would gain firsthand knowledge of the accusations against Paul.

The historical context of this verse is significant. It reflects the tension between the early Christian movement and the Jewish religious authorities, as well as the role of Roman officials in maintaining order in the province of Judea. The themes present in this verse include the complexity of legal proceedings in the Roman Empire, the accusations against early Christians, and the dynamics of power and influence in a multicultural and religiously diverse society.

The verse highlights the adversarial nature of the legal system, where an individual's fate could be determined by the persuasiveness of their accusers and the ruling authority's interpretation of the law. It also underscores the precarious position of early Christians like Paul, who were often caught between their commitment to their faith and the potential for persecution under Roman law, influenced by local religious and political disputes.

In summary, Acts 24:8 captures a moment in the legal contest over Paul's innocence or guilt, reflecting broader themes of religious persecution, the administration of justice in the Roman Empire, and the early Christian Church's struggle for legitimacy and survival in a hostile environment.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G2753
   There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κελεύω
   Transliteration: keleúō
   Pronunciation: kel-yoo'-o
   Description: from a primary (to urge on); "hail"; to incite by word, i.e. order:--bid, (at, give) command(-ment).
   
2. 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.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2725
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κατήγορος
   Transliteration: katḗgoros
   Pronunciation: kat-ay'-gor-os
   Description: from κατά and ἀγορά; against one in the assembly, i.e. a complainant at law; specially, Satan:--accuser.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2064
   There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔρχομαι
   Transliteration: érchomai
   Pronunciation: el'-tho
   Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1909
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπί
   Transliteration: epí
   Pronunciation: ep-ee'
   Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
   
6. Strong's Number: G4571
   There are 179 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σέ
   Transliteration: sé
   Pronunciation: seh
   Description: accusative case singular of σύ; thee:--thee, thou, X thy house.
   
7. Strong's Number: G350
   There are 72 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀνακρίνω
   Transliteration: anakrínō
   Pronunciation: an-ak-ree'-no
   Description: from ἀνά and κρίνω; properly, to scrutinize, i.e. (by implication) investigate, interrogate, determine:--ask, question, discern, examine, judge, search.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3844
   There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παρά
   Transliteration: pará
   Pronunciation: par-ah'
   Description: a primary preposition; properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of):--above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, X friend, from, + give (such things as they), + that (she) had, X his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side…by, in the sight of, than, (there-)fore, with. In compounds it retains the same variety of application.
   
9. 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.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1410
    There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δύναμαι
    Transliteration: dýnamai
    Pronunciation: doo'-nam-ahee
    Description: of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible:--be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1921
    There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπιγινώσκω
    Transliteration: epiginṓskō
    Pronunciation: ep-ig-in-oce'-ko
    Description: from ἐπί and γινώσκω; to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge:--(ac-, have, take)know(-ledge, well), perceive.
    
12. 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).
    
13. 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.
    
14. Strong's Number: G5130
    There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τούτων
    Transliteration: toútōn
    Pronunciation: too'-tone
    Description: genitive case plural masculine or neuter of οὗτος; of (from or concerning) these (persons or things):--such, their, these (things), they, this sort, those.
    
15. 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).
    
16. Strong's Number: G2723
    There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατηγορέω
    Transliteration: katēgoréō
    Pronunciation: kat-ay-gor-eh'-o
    Description: from κατήγορος; to be a plaintiff, i.e. to charge with some offence:--accuse, object.