King James Version:
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And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
Complete Jewish Bible:
They recognized him as the same man who had formerly sat begging at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple, and they were utterly amazed and confounded at what had happened to him.
Berean Standard Bible:
they recognized him as the man who used to sit begging at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
American Standard Version:
and they took knowledge of him, that it was he that sat for alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G5037} they knew{G1921} that{G3754} it{G846} was{G2258} he{G3778} which{G3588} sat{G2521} for{G4314} alms{G1654} at{G1909} the Beautiful{G5611} gate{G4439} of the temple{G2411}: and{G2532} they were filled{G4130} with wonder{G2285} and{G2532} amazement{G1611} at{G1909} that which had happened{G4819} unto him{G846}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Acts 3:2
- And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;
John 5:20
- For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.
John 9:3
- Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
Luke 9:43
- ¶ And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,
Luke 4:36
- And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word [is] this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.
Acts 4:21
- So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all [men] glorified God for that which was done.
Acts 4:22
- For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.
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Commentary for Acts 3:10
Acts 3:10 is a verse set within the historical context of the early Christian church, shortly after the ascension of Jesus Christ. The book of Acts, written by Luke, chronicles the growth and expansion of Christianity from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. In this particular verse, we encounter a miraculous event that exemplifies the themes of healing, divine power, and the transformative impact of the apostolic ministry.
The verse specifically refers to a man who was lame from birth and had been placed daily at the Beautiful Gate of the Jerusalem Temple to beg for alms. This gate was one of the grand entrances to the Temple complex, and its significance is underscored by its mention in historical sources outside the Bible, attesting to its architectural beauty and prominence.
In Acts 3:1-9, the apostles Peter and John encounter this lame man on their way to prayer. When he asks them for money, Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, commands him to walk in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. The man is instantly healed, and his ability to walk and leap attracts the attention of the people in the Temple courts.
Acts 3:10 captures the reaction of the crowd: "And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him." The onlookers recognize the formerly lame man, and their astonishment at his healing is profound. This moment highlights the power of the apostolic witness and the signs and wonders performed in Jesus' name, which serve to authenticate the message of the gospel and the authority of the apostles.
The themes of this verse include the continuation of Jesus' healing ministry through His followers, the recognition of divine intervention in human affairs, and the evoking of wonder and amazement as a response to the miraculous. This event also prefigures the broader mission of the church to bring spiritual and physical restoration to individuals and communities, as a testament to the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. The healing at the Beautiful Gate becomes a catalyst for Peter's subsequent sermon, which calls for repentance and faith in Jesus, leading to the conversion of many and the further growth of the church.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - 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. - Strong's Number: G3754
There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅτι
Transliteration: hóti
Pronunciation: hot'-ee
Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why. - 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. - Strong's Number: G2258
There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἦν
Transliteration: ēn
Pronunciation: ane
Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were. - Strong's Number: G3778
There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὗτος
Transliteration: hoûtos
Pronunciation: how'-tahee
Description: from the article ὁ and αὐτός; the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated):--he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who. - Strong's Number: G3588
There are 498 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὁ
Transliteration: ho
Pronunciation: to
Description: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. - Strong's Number: G2521
There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κάθημαι
Transliteration: káthēmai
Pronunciation: kath'-ay-mahee
Description: from κατά; and (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside:--dwell, sit (by, down). - 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. - Strong's Number: G1654
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐλεημοσύνη
Transliteration: eleēmosýnē
Pronunciation: el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay
Description: from ἔλεος; compassionateness, i.e. (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction:--alms(-deeds). - 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). - Strong's Number: G5611
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὡραῖος
Transliteration: hōraîos
Pronunciation: ho-rah'-yos
Description: from ὥρα; belonging to the right hour or season (timely), i.e. (by implication) flourishing (beauteous (figuratively)):--beautiful. - Strong's Number: G4439
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πύλη
Transliteration: pýlē
Pronunciation: poo'-lay
Description: apparently a primary word; a gate, i.e. the leaf or wing of a folding entrance (literally or figuratively):--gate. - Strong's Number: G2411
There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἱερόν
Transliteration: hierón
Pronunciation: hee-er-on'
Description: neuter of ἱερός; a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas ναός denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere):--temple. - 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: G4130
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πλήθω
Transliteration: plḗthō
Pronunciation: pleh'-o
Description: a prolonged form of a primary (which appears only as an alternate in certain tenses and in the reduplicated form pimplemi); to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially, to fulfil (time):--accomplish, full (…come), furnish. - Strong's Number: G2285
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θάμβος
Transliteration: thámbos
Pronunciation: tham'-bos
Description: akin to an obsolete (to dumbfound); stupefaction (by surprise), i.e. astonishment:--X amazed, + astonished, wonder. - Strong's Number: G1611
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔκστασις
Transliteration: ékstasis
Pronunciation: ek'-stas-is
Description: from ἐξίστημι; a displacement of the mind, i.e. bewilderment, "ecstasy":--+ be amazed, amazement, astonishment, trance. - Strong's Number: G4819
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: συμβαίνω
Transliteration: symbaínō
Pronunciation: soom-bah'-ee-no
Description: from σύν and the base of βάσις; to walk (figuratively, transpire) together, i.e. concur (take place):--be(-fall), happen (unto).