Luke 22:55

King James Version:

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And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.

Complete Jewish Bible:

but when they had lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Kefa joined them.

Berean Standard Bible:

When those present had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.

American Standard Version:

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the court, and had sat down together, Peter sat in the midst of them.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G1161} when they^{G846} had kindled^{G681} a fire^{G4442} in^{G1722} the midst^{G3319} of the hall^{G833}, and^{G2532} were set down together^{G4776}, Peter^{G4074} sat down^{G2521} among^{{G3319}{G1722}} them^{G846}.

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Commentary for Luke 22:55

Luke 22:55 is a verse that captures a moment during a significant and dramatic event in the life of Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples. The verse is set within the broader context of the Passion of Christ, specifically the night of Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. After Jesus is taken away, Peter follows at a distance, ending up in the courtyard of the high priest where a fire is kindled to ward off the chill of the night.

The historical context of this verse is the period of intense conflict between Jesus and the Jewish religious authorities, which ultimately leads to his crucifixion. The themes present in this verse include betrayal, fear, and human frailty. Despite Peter's earlier protestations of loyalty to Jesus, promising to follow him even to death, he now finds himself denying any association with Jesus, as prophesied by Christ.

In the verse, Peter is sitting with the enemies of Jesus, perhaps trying to blend in and avoid detection. This act of sitting "down among them" is a poignant illustration of Peter's denial and the distance he creates between himself and Jesus at the very moment when his support is most needed. The fire in the midst of the hall serves as both a literal and metaphorical focal point, symbolizing the testing of Peter's faith and the intensity of the challenge he faces to remain true to his identity as a disciple of Jesus.

This scene is a powerful depiction of the complexity of human nature, highlighting the tension between courage and fear, faithfulness and betrayal. It serves as a sobering reminder of the ease with which even the most devoted followers can falter under pressure, and yet it also sets the stage for Peter's eventual restoration and the demonstration of God's grace and forgiveness.

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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: 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.
   
3. Strong's Number: G681
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἅπτω
   Transliteration: háptō
   Pronunciation: hap'-to
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to fasten to, i.e. (specially) to set on fire:--kindle, light.
   
4. Strong's Number: G4442
   There are 73 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πῦρ
   Transliteration: pŷr
   Pronunciation: poor
   Description: a primary word; "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning):--fiery, fire.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3319
   There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μέσος
   Transliteration: mésos
   Pronunciation: mes'-os
   Description: from μετά; middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun):--among, X before them, between, + forth, mid(-day, -night), midst, way.
   
7. Strong's Number: G833
   There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐλή
   Transliteration: aulḗ
   Pronunciation: ow-lay'
   Description: from the same as ἀήρ; a yard (as open to the wind); by implication, a mansion:--court, (sheep-)fold, hall, palace.
   
8. 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.
   
9. Strong's Number: G4776
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: συγκαθίζω
   Transliteration: synkathízō
   Pronunciation: soong-kath-id'-zo
   Description: from σύν and καθίζω; to give (or take) a seat in company with:--(make) sit (down) together.
   
10. 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.
    
11. 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).