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God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

God {G2316} hath fulfilled {G1603} the same {G5026} unto us {G2254} their {G846} children {G5043}, in that he hath raised up {G450} Jesus {G2424} again {G450}; as {G5613} it is {G1125} also {G2532} written {G1125} in {G1722} the second {G1208} psalm {G5568}, Thou {G4771} art {G1488} my {G3450} Son {G5207}, this day {G4594} have I {G1473} begotten {G1080} thee {G4571}.

he has fulfilled for us the children in raising up Yeshua, as indeed it is written in the second Psalm,

‘You are my Son;
today I have become your Father.’

He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’

that God hath fulfilled the same unto our children, in that he raised up Jesus; as also it is written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

Commentary

Acts 13:33 is a pivotal verse from Paul's sermon in the synagogue at Antioch of Pisidia, where he powerfully declares the fulfillment of God's ancient promises through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This verse directly links the Old Testament prophecy of Psalm 2:7 to the central event of Christian faith: Jesus' triumph over death.

Context

In this sermon, Paul is addressing a mixed audience of Jews and devout Gentiles, tracing God's redemptive plan through Israel's history. He highlights God's faithfulness to His covenant with the patriarchs and David, leading to the coming of the Messiah. Paul asserts that though the Jewish leaders unwittingly fulfilled prophecy by crucifying Jesus, God raised Him from the dead. Verse 33 serves as a scriptural justification for Jesus' resurrection, presenting it not merely as an event, but as the ultimate confirmation of His divine Sonship and messianic identity, fulfilling promises made to "their children" (referring to the ancestors of Israel).

Key Themes

  • Fulfillment of Prophecy: The verse explicitly states that God "hath fulfilled" His promises. The resurrection of Jesus is presented as the culmination of God's long-standing plan for salvation, echoing the hopes of Israel for a deliverer.
  • The Resurrection as Divine Affirmation: Jesus' resurrection is God's definitive declaration of His Sonship and His status as the promised Messiah. It is the ultimate proof that Jesus was who He claimed to be, validating His entire ministry and teachings. This declaration is reinforced by passages like Romans 1:4, which states Jesus was declared to be the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead.
  • Jesus' Sonship (Psalm 2:7): The quotation from Psalm 2:7, "Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee," is applied to the resurrection. This signifies not His eternal divine begetting (which is timeless), nor His virgin birth, but rather His public inauguration and enthronement as King and Son of God through His victory over death. The resurrection marked a new phase of His Sonship, where His kingly authority was fully revealed and established.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word for "begotten" (gegenneka) in this context is crucial. It does not refer to Jesus' origin or birth, but rather to His public declaration and inauguration as God's Son in power. Through the resurrection, God publicly "begot" or "declared" Jesus as His Son, the rightful King, establishing His supreme authority and validating His unique relationship with the Father. This understanding aligns with the theme of enthronement found in Psalm 2, where the king is "begotten" on the day of his coronation.

Practical Application

For believers today, Acts 13:33 reinforces the absolute certainty of Jesus' identity and the truth of the Gospel. The resurrection is not merely a historical event; it is the cornerstone of Christian faith, providing hope and assurance of eternal life. As 1 Corinthians 15:17 states, "if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain." This verse from Acts reminds us that God is faithful to His promises, and His ultimate promise of salvation is fulfilled in the risen Christ, offering a sure foundation for our faith and a powerful testimony to the world.

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 2:7 (14 votes)

    ¶ I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou [art] my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

  • Hebrews 5:5 (12 votes)

    So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee.

  • Hebrews 1:5 (11 votes)

    For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?

  • Hebrews 1:6 (11 votes)

    And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.