Acts 5:3

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back [part] of the price of the land?

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then Kefa said, “Why has the Adversary so filled your heart that you lie to the Ruach HaKodesh and keep back some of the money you received for the land?

Berean Standard Bible:

Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land?

American Standard Version:

But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thy heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land?

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But{G1161} Peter{G4074} said{G2036}, Ananias{G367}, why{G1302} hath Satan{G4567} filled{G4137} thine{G4675} heart{G2588}{G4571} to lie{G5574} to the Holy{G40} Ghost{G4151}, and{G2532} to keep back{G3557} part of{G575} the price{G5092} of the land{G5564}?

Cross-References (KJV):

Jeremiah 23:24

  • Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.

Isaiah 29:15

  • Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?

John 13:27

  • And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.

John 13:2

  • And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's [son], to betray him;

1 Peter 5:8

  • ¶ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Acts 5:9

  • Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband [are] at the door, and shall carry thee out.

Job 22:13

  • And thou sayest, How doth God know? can he judge through the dark cloud?

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Commentary for Acts 5:3

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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:
    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: G4074
    There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Πέτρος
    Transliteration: Pétros
    Pronunciation: pet'-ros
    Description: apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than λίθος); as a name, Petrus, an apostle:--Peter, rock. Compare Κηφᾶς.
  3. Strong's Number: G2036
    There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔπω
    Transliteration: épō
    Pronunciation: ep'-o
    Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
  4. Strong's Number: G367
    There are 61 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἀνανίας
    Transliteration: Ananías
    Pronunciation: an-an-ee'-as
    Description: of Hebrew origin (חֲנַנְיָה); Ananias, the name of three Israelites:--Ananias.
  5. Strong's Number: G1302
    There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διατί
    Transliteration: diatí
    Pronunciation: dee-at-ee'
    Description: from διά and τίς; through what cause ?, i.e. why?:--wherefore, why.
  6. Strong's Number: G4567
    There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Σατανᾶς
    Transliteration: Satanâs
    Pronunciation: sat-an-as'
    Description: of Chaldee origin corresponding to מַעְבָּד (with the definite affix); the accuser, i.e. the devil:--Satan.
  7. Strong's Number: G4137
    There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πληρόω
    Transliteration: plēróō
    Pronunciation: play-ro'-o
    Description: from πλήρης; to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.:--accomplish, X after, (be) complete, end, expire, fill (up), fulfil, (be, make) full (come), fully preach, perfect, supply.
  8. Strong's Number: G4675
    There are 360 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σοῦ
    Transliteration: soû
    Pronunciation: soo
    Description: genitive case of σύ; of thee, thy:--X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
  9. 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).
  10. Strong's Number: G4571
    There are 179 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: seh
    Description: accusative case singular of σύ; thee:--thee, thou, X thy house.
  11. Strong's Number: G5574
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ψεύδομαι
    Transliteration: pseúdomai
    Pronunciation: psyoo'-dom-ahee
    Description: middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive by falsehood:--falsely, lie.
  12. Strong's Number: G40
    There are 1382 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἅγιος
    Transliteration: hágios
    Pronunciation: hag'-ee-os
    Description: from (an awful thing) (compare ἁγνός, θάλπω); sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated):--(most) holy (one, thing), saint.
  13. Strong's Number: G4151
    There are 350 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πνεῦμα
    Transliteration: pneûma
    Pronunciation: pnyoo'-mah
    Description: from πνέω; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:--ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare ψυχή.
  14. 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.
  15. Strong's Number: G3557
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: νοσφίζομαι
    Transliteration: nosphízomai
    Pronunciation: nos-fid'-zom-ahee
    Description: middle voice from (apart or clandestinely); to sequestrate for oneself, i.e. embezzle:--keep back, purloin.
  16. Strong's Number: G575
    There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπό
    Transliteration: apó
    Pronunciation: apo'
    Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
  17. Strong's Number: G5092
    There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τιμή
    Transliteration: timḗ
    Pronunciation: tee-may'
    Description: from τίνω; a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself:--honour, precious, price, some.
  18. Strong's Number: G5564
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χωρίον
    Transliteration: chōríon
    Pronunciation: kho-ree'-on
    Description: diminutive of χώρα; a spot or plot of ground:--field, land, parcel of ground, place, possession.