Bible Commentary

And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner. 43. he tarried many days ] On the indefinite nature of the time indicated here see above, Act 9:23, note. with one Simon a tanner ] The trade of a tanner was held as abominable by the Jews. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:43”

And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord. 42. and many believed in the Lord ] There seems to be intended by these words a fuller acceptance of the faith of Jesus than when it is said “they turned to the Lord” (see above, Act 9:35). The belief here wrought … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:42”

And he gave her [his] hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive. 41. when he had called the saints and widows ] These words make it evident that the petition sent to Peter had been the supplication of the whole Christian Church of Joppa, “Come … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:41”

But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning [him] to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. 40. But Peter put them all forth ] As Christ had done (Mat 9:25) at the raising of Jairus’ daughter, on which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:40”

Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. 39. Then [ And ] Peter arose and went with them ] We may be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:39”

And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring [him] that he would not delay to come to them. 38. desiring him that he would not delay to come to them ] The best MSS. give a more graphic form … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:38”

And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid [her] in an upper chamber. 37. that she was [ fell ] sick, and died ] The proceedings which followed on her death are evidence of its reality. The probable reason for deferring the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:37”

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. 36 43. Dorcas Raised to life. Peter’s stay at Joppa 36. Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple ] For an account of Joppa, one of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:36”

And all that dwelt at Lydda and Sharon saw him, and turned to the Lord. 35. all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him ] No doubt his case of eight-years-long paralysis was well known to the dwellers in the village and neighbourhood, and to see such a one about in their midst again … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:35”

And Peter said unto him, Aeneas Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. 34. Jesus Christ maketh thee whole ] As in the cure of the cripple at the Temple-gate (Act 3:6), the Apostle makes known that he is but the messenger, and that the healer is Christ. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:34”