And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:
Complete Jewish Bible:
Since they were staying on there for some time, Festus had the opportunity to acquaint the king with Sha’ul’s situation. “There is a man here,” he said, “who was left behind in custody by Felix.
Berean Standard Bible:
Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.
American Standard Version:
And as they tarried there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;
But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
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Commentary for Acts 25:14
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
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).
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.
Strong's Number: G1304 There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: διατρίβω Transliteration: diatríbō Pronunciation: dee-at-ree'-bo Description: from διά and the base of τρίβος; to wear through (time), i.e. remain:--abide, be, continue, tarry.
Strong's Number: G1563 There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: ἐκεῖ Transliteration: ekeî Pronunciation: ek-i' Description: of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither:--there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place).
Strong's Number: G4119 There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: πλείων Transliteration: pleíōn Pronunciation: pleh'-on Description: comparative of πολύς; more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion:--X above, + exceed, more excellent, further, (very) great(-er), long(-er), (very) many, greater (more) part, + yet but.
Strong's Number: G2250 There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: ἡμέρα Transliteration: hēméra Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Strong's Number: G5347 There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: Φῆστος Transliteration: Phēstos Pronunciation: face'-tos Description: of Latin derivation; festal; Phestus (i.e. Festus), a Roman:--Festus.
Strong's Number: G394 There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: ἀνατίθεμαι Transliteration: anatíthemai Pronunciation: an-at-ith'-em-ahee Description: from ἀνά and the middle voice of τίθημι; to set forth (for oneself), i.e propound:--communicate, declare.
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.
Strong's Number: G2596 There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: κατά Transliteration: katá Pronunciation: kat-ah' Description: a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):--about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Strong's Number: G935 There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: βασιλεύς Transliteration: basileús Pronunciation: bas-il-yooce' Description: probably from βάσις (through the notion of a foundation of power); a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively):--king.
Strong's Number: G3004 There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: λέγω Transliteration: légō Pronunciation: leg'-o Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Strong's Number: G2076 There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: ἐστί Transliteration: estí Pronunciation: es-tee' Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Strong's Number: G5100 There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: τὶς Transliteration: tìs Pronunciation: tis Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Strong's Number: G435 There are 279 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: ἀνήρ Transliteration: anḗr Pronunciation: an'-ayr Description: a primary word (compare ἄνθρωπος); a man (properly as an individual male):--fellow, husband, man, sir.
Strong's Number: G2641 There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: καταλείπω Transliteration: kataleípō Pronunciation: kat-al-i'-po Description: from κατά and λείπω; to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining:--forsake, leave, reserve.
Strong's Number: G1198 There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: δέσμιος Transliteration: désmios Pronunciation: des'-mee-os Description: from δεσμόν; a captive (as bound):--in bonds, prisoner.
Strong's Number: G5259 There are 211 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: ὑπό Transliteration: hypó Pronunciation: hoop-o' Description: a primary preposition; under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at)):--among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Strong's Number: G5344 There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: Φῆλιξ Transliteration: Phēlix Pronunciation: fay'-lix Description: of Latin origin; happy; Phelix (i.e. Felix), a Roman:--Felix.