Acts 2:26

Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:

Therefore {G1223}{G5124} did {G2165} my {G3450} heart {G2588} rejoice {G2165}, and {G2532} my {G3450} tongue {G1100} was glad {G21}; moreover {G1161}{G2089} also {G2532} my {G3450} flesh {G4561} shall rest {G2681} in {G1909} hope {G1680}:

For this reason, my heart was glad;
and my tongue rejoiced;
and now my body too will live on in the certain hope

Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell in hope,

Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; Moreover my flesh also shall dwell in hope:

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 2:26 (KJV)

This verse is part of Peter's sermon on the Day of Pentecost, where he explains the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection by quoting from the Old Testament. Specifically, Peter is quoting Psalm 16:9, applying it prophetically to Jesus the Messiah.

Context

Peter is demonstrating to the Jewish crowd that Jesus of Nazareth fulfills the ancient prophecies. He argues that King David, the author of Psalm 16, was not speaking only of himself when he wrote these words, because David died and was buried, and his tomb remained among them (Acts 2:29). Therefore, David, being a prophet, foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Messiah (Acts 2:31). This verse describes the state and attitude of the Messiah (Jesus) leading up to and during His time in the tomb.

Meaning of the Verse

The verse expresses the confidence and joy of the Messiah (Jesus) in the face of death, based on the certainty of God's promise and power.

  • "Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad": This speaks of deep inner joy and outward expression of praise or gladness, arising from the knowledge that God would not abandon Him.
  • "moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope": This refers to Jesus' physical body resting in the grave. The key element is "in hope." His body rested, not in despair or decay, but with the certain hope of resurrection. The Greek word for "rest" here (ฮบฮฑฯ„ฮฑฯƒฮบฮทฮฝฯŒฯ‰ - kataskฤ“noล) can mean "to lodge" or "dwell temporarily," fitting the idea that the body's time in the tomb was brief and purposeful, leading to resurrection.

Key Themes

  • Hope in Resurrection: The central theme is the foundation of hope that exists even in death, because of God's power to raise from the dead.
  • Messianic Prophecy: The verse highlights how the Old Testament Scriptures foretold the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ.
  • Joy and Trust: It connects profound joy and gladness with trust in God's promises and actions, even in the most challenging circumstances (death).

Significance

Peter uses this psalm to provide irrefutable scriptural evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is the cornerstone of Christian faith. Christ's resurrection confirms His identity as the Messiah and provides the basis for the believer's own hope of resurrection and eternal life.

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 16:9

    Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

  • Psalms 71:23

    My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.

  • Psalms 63:5

    My soul shall be satisfied as [with] marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise [thee] with joyful lips:

  • Psalms 30:11

    Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

  • Psalms 22:22

    ยถ I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.

  • Psalms 22:24

    For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.
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