King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and [in] the bond of iniquity.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For I see that you are extremely bitter and completely under the control of sin!”
Berean Standard Bible:
For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and captive to iniquity.”
American Standard Version:
For I see that thou art in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For{G1063} I perceive{G3708} that thou{G4571} art{G5607} in{G1519} the gall{G5521} of bitterness{G4088}, and{G2532} in the bond{G4886} of iniquity{G93}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Isaiah 58:6
- [Is] not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
Proverbs 5:22
- His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.
John 8:34
- Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
Hebrews 12:15
- Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble [you], and thereby many be defiled;
Jeremiah 4:18
- Thy way and thy doings have procured these [things] unto thee; this [is] thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it reacheth unto thine heart.
Job 20:14
- [Yet] his meat in his bowels is turned, [it is] the gall of asps within him.
Psalms 116:16
- O LORD, truly I [am] thy servant; I [am] thy servant, [and] the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.
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Commentary for Acts 8:23
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1063
There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γάρ
Transliteration: gár
Pronunciation: gar
Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet. - Strong's Number: G3708
There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὁράω
Transliteration: horáō
Pronunciation: hor-ah'-o
Description: properly, to stare at (compare ὀπτάνομαι), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear:--behold, perceive, see, take heed. - 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. - Strong's Number: G5607
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὤν
Transliteration: ṓn
Pronunciation: on
Description: present participle of εἰμί; being:--be, come, have. - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G5521
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: χολή
Transliteration: cholḗ
Pronunciation: khol-ay'
Description: feminine of an equivalent perhaps akin to the same as 5514 (from the greenish hue); "gall" or bile, i.e. (by analogy) poison or an anodyne (wormwood, poppy, etc.):--gall. - Strong's Number: G4088
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πικρία
Transliteration: pikría
Pronunciation: pik-ree'-ah
Description: from πικρός; acridity (especially poison), literally or figuratively:--bitterness. - 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: G4886
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σύνδεσμος
Transliteration: sýndesmos
Pronunciation: soon'-des-mos
Description: from σύν and δεσμόν; a joint tie, i.e. ligament, (figuratively) uniting principle, control:--band, bond. - Strong's Number: G93
There are 309 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀδικία
Transliteration: adikía
Pronunciation: ad-ee-kee'-ah
Description: from ἄδικος; (legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act):--iniquity, unjust, unrighteousness, wrong.