Bible Commentary

Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, Phrygia, and Pamphylia – These were also two provinces of Asia Minor. Phrygia was surrounded by Galatia, Cappadocia, and Pisidia. Pamphylia was on the Mediterranean, and was bounded north by Pisidia. The language of all … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:10”

Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, 9, 10. Under all the nationalities mentioned in this and the following verse we are to understand the Jews, either by birth or conversion (as is indicated in the case of Rome), whose homes were in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:9”

And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? 8. every man in our own tongue ] i.e. language. There is no description here of any jargon or incoherent speech, we are told of utterances tested by the ears of those who had spoken these languages from their youth. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:8”

And they were all amazed and marveled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? 7. Galileans ] No doubt the twelve came more prominently forward than the rest, and in Jerusalem they had been known as Galilans before the Crucifixion (Mat 26:69-73). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:7”

Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. 6. Now when this was noised abroad ] Rather, And when this sound was heard. though not the same word as is used for sound in Act 2:2, yet is never … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:6”

And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. 5. there were dwelling at Jerusalem, &c.] Probably, in addition to the visitors, many religious Jews from foreign parts were permanent residents in Jerusalem, for it was to the Jew a thing much to be desired, that he might die … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:5”

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 4. This verse describes a great miracle, and its simplicity of statement marks it as the record of one who felt that no additional words could make the matter other than one which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:4”

And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 3. cloven tongues like as of fire ] Better, tongues like as of fire parting asunder; cf. Isa 5:24, where the Hebrew has “tongue of fire” while the A. V. gives only “fire.” It is also to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:3”

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 2. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind ] Rather, of the rushing of a mighty wind, lit., of a mighty wind borne along. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 2:2”

And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. 26. And they gave forth their lots ] Better, And they gave lots for them, in accordance with MSS. The process probably was that each member of the company wrote on a tablet or ticket … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 1:26”