Acts 4:32

King James Version:

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¶ And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any [of them] that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

Complete Jewish Bible:

All the many believers were one in heart and soul, and no one claimed any of his possessions for himself, but everyone shared everything he had.

Berean Standard Bible:

The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.

American Standard Version:

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and soul: and not oneof themsaid that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G1161} the multitude^{G4128} of them that believed^{G4100} were^{G2258} of one heart^{G2588} and^{G2532} of one^{G3391} soul^{G5590}: neither^{{G2532}{G3761}} said^{G3004} any^{G1520} of them that ought^{G5100} of the things which he^{G846} possessed^{G5224} was^{G1511} his own^{G2398}; but^{G235} they^{G846} had^{G2258} all things^{G537} common^{G2839}.

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Commentary for Acts 4:32

Acts 4:32 is a verse set within the historical context of the early Christian church in Jerusalem, shortly after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ. This period was characterized by a profound sense of unity and communal living among the believers. The verse highlights two key themes: the shared heart and soul among the Christians, indicating a deep spiritual and emotional solidarity; and the communal approach to possessions, where personal property was not held privately but was shared among the community of believers.

The text reflects an idealized depiction of the early church's practices, emphasizing that the believers were so committed to their faith and to each other that they considered their material goods to be held in common. This radical form of sharing was a practical expression of the teachings of Jesus on selflessness and love for one's neighbor. It also echoes the practices of the broader Jewish tradition, which included various forms of charity and economic sharing (e.g., the Jubilee year).

In summarizing Acts 4:32, one might say: The early Christian community in Jerusalem was marked by a profound unity, with its members living as if they were one in heart and soul. This unity extended to their material possessions, which they did not claim as personal property but held in common. This practice of economic sharing was a tangible expression of their commitment to the teachings of Jesus and the new way of life he inaugurated, reflecting a radical departure from the individualistic norms of the surrounding society.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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).
   
2. Strong's Number: G4128
   There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πλῆθος
   Transliteration: plēthos
   Pronunciation: play'-thos
   Description: from πλήθω; a fulness, i.e. a large number, throng, populace:--bundle, company, multitude.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4100
   There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πιστεύω
   Transliteration: pisteúō
   Pronunciation: pist-yoo'-o
   Description: from πίστις; to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ):--believe(-r), commit (to trust), put in trust with.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2588
   There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καρδία
   Transliteration: kardía
   Pronunciation: kar-dee'-ah
   Description: prolonged from a primary (Latin cor, "heart"); the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle:--(+ broken-)heart(-ed).
   
6. 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.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3391
   There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μία
   Transliteration: mía
   Pronunciation: mee'-ah
   Description: irregular feminine of εἷς; one or first:--a (certain), + agree, first, one, X other.
   
8. Strong's Number: G5590
   There are 95 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ψυχή
   Transliteration: psychḗ
   Pronunciation: psoo-khay'
   Description: from ψύχω; breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from πνεῦμα, which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from ζωή, which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew נֶפֶשׁ, רוּחַ and חַי):--heart (+ -ily), life, mind, soul, + us, + you.
   
9. Strong's Number: G3761
   There are 125 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐδέ
   Transliteration: oudé
   Pronunciation: oo-deh'
   Description: from οὐ and δέ; not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even:--neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), nor (yet), (also, even, then) not (even, so much as), + nothing, so much as.
   
10. 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.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1520
    There are 235 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἷς
    Transliteration: heîs
    Pronunciation: hice
    Description: a primary numeral; one:--a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also εἷς καθ’ εἷς, μηδείς, μία, οὐδείς.
    
12. 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).
    
13. 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.
    
14. Strong's Number: G5224
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπάρχοντα
    Transliteration: hypárchonta
    Pronunciation: hoop-ar'-khon-tah
    Description: neuter plural of present participle active of ὑπάρχω as noun; things extant or in hand, i.e. property or possessions:--goods, that which one has, things which (one) possesseth, substance, that hast.
    
15. Strong's Number: G1511
    There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἶναι
    Transliteration: eînai
    Pronunciation: i'-nahee
    Description: present infinitive from εἰμί; to exist:--am, was. come, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, was.
    
16. 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).
    
17. Strong's Number: G235
    There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλά
    Transliteration: allá
    Pronunciation: al-lah'
    Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
    
18. Strong's Number: G537
    There are 102 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἅπας
    Transliteration: hápas
    Pronunciation: hap'-as
    Description: from Α (as a particle of union) and πᾶς; absolutely all or (singular) every one:--all (things), every (one), whole.
    
19. Strong's Number: G2839
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κοινός
    Transliteration: koinós
    Pronunciation: koy-nos'
    Description: probably from σύν; common, i.e. (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremonially) profane:--common, defiled, unclean, unholy.