Acts 6 Interlinear (Greek)

1

Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.

Ἐν En G1722 "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. δὲ de G1161 but, and, etc. ταῖς tais G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἡμέραις hēmerais G2250 day, i.e. (literally) the time space… ταύταις tautais G3778 the he (she or it), i.e.… πληθυνόντων plēthunontōn G4129 to increase (transitively or intransitively) τῶν tōn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… μαθητῶν mathētōn G3101 a learner, i.e. pupil ἐγένετο egeneto G1096 to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e.… γογγυσμὸς gongusmos G1112 a grumbling τῶν tōn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Ἑλληνιστῶν Hellēnistōn G1675 a Hellenist or Greek-speaking Jew πρὸς pros G4314 a preposition of direction; forward to,… τοὺς tous G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Ἑβραίους, Hebraious G1445 a Hebræan (i.e. Hebrew) or Jew ὅτι hoti G3754 demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because παρεθεωροῦντο paretheōrounto G3865 to overlook or disregard ἐν en G1722 "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. τῇ tēa G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… διακονίᾳ diakonia G1248 attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively… τῇ tēa G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… καθημερινῇ kathēmerinēa G2522 quotidian αἱ hai G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… χῆραι chērai G5503 a widow (as lacking a husband),… αὐτῶν. autōn G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone…

2

The twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables.

προσκαλεσάμενοι proskalesamenoi G4341 to call toward oneself, i.e. summon,… δὲ de G1161 but, and, etc. οἱ hoi G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… δώδεκα dōdeka G1427 two and ten, i.e. a dozen τὸ to G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… πλῆθος plēthos G4128 a fulness, i.e. a large number,… τῶν tōn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… μαθητῶν mathētōn G3101 a learner, i.e. pupil εἶπαν· eipan G2036 to speak or say (by word… οὐκ ouk G3756 the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή))… ἀρεστόν areston G701 agreeable; by implication, fit ἐστιν estin G1510 I exist (used only when emphatic) ἡμᾶς hēmas G3165 me καταλείψαντας kataleipsantas G2641 to leave down, i.e. behind; by… τὸν ton G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… λόγον logon G3056 something said (including the thought); by… τοῦ tou G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… θεοῦ theou G2316 figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very διακονεῖν diakonein G1247 to be an attendant, i.e. wait… τραπέζαις. trapezais G5132 a table or stool (as being…

3

Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

ἐπισκέψασθε episkepsasthe G1980 to inspect, i.e. (by implication) to… δέ, de G1161 but, and, etc. ἀδελφοί, adelphoi G80 a brother (literally or figuratively) near… ἄνδρας andras G435 a man (properly as an individual… ἐξ ex G1537 literal or figurative; direct or remote) ὑμῶν humōn G4771 thou μαρτυρουμένους marturoumenous G3140 to be a witness, i.e. testify… ἑπτὰ hepta G2033 seven πλήρεις plēreis G4134 replete, or covered over; by analogy,… πνεύματος pneumatos G4151 a current of air, i.e. breath… ἁγίου hagiou G40 sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… σοφίας sophias G4678 wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or… οὓς hous G3739 the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who,… καταστήσομεν katastēsomen G2525 to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively)… ἐπὶ epi G1909 properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place,… τῆς tēs G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… χρείας chreias G5532 employment, i.e. an affair; also (by… ταύτης· tautēs G3778 the he (she or it), i.e.…

4

But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”

ἡμεῖς hēmeis G3165 me δὲ de G1161 but, and, etc. τῇ tēa G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… προσευχῇ proseuchēa G4335 prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… τῇ tēa G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… διακονίᾳ diakonia G1248 attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively… τοῦ tou G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… λόγου logou G3056 something said (including the thought); by… προσκαρτερήσομεν. proskarterēsomen G4342 to be earnest towards, i.e. (to…

5

These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch;

καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… ἤρεσεν ēresen G700 to be agreeable (or by implication,… ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… λόγος logos G3056 something said (including the thought); by… ἐνώπιον enōpion G1799 in the face of (literally or… παντὸς pantos G3956 all, any, every, the whole τοῦ tou G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… πλήθους, plēthous G4128 a fulness, i.e. a large number,… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… ἐξελέξαντο exelexanto G1586 to select Στέφανον, Stephanon G4736 Stephanus, a Christian ἄνδρα andra G435 a man (properly as an individual… πλήρης plērēs G4134 replete, or covered over; by analogy,… πίστεως pisteōs G4102 persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… πνεύματος pneumatos G4151 a current of air, i.e. breath… ἁγίου, hagiou G40 sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… Φίλιππον Philippon G5376 fond of horses; Philippus, the name… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… Πρόχορον Prochoron G4402 before the dance; Prochorus, a Christian καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… Νικάνορα Nikanora G3527 victorious; Nicanor, a Christian καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… Τίμωνα Timōna G5096 valuable; Timon, a Christian καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… Παρμενᾶν Parmenan G3937 constant; Parmenas, a Christian καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… Νικόλαον Nikolaon G3532 victorious over the people; Nicolaus, a… προσήλυτον prosēluton G4339 an arriver from a foreign region,… Ἀντιοχέα, Antiochea G491 an Antiochian or inhabitant of Antiochia

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whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

οὓς hous G3739 the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who,… ἔστησαν estēsan G2476 to stand (transitively or intransitively), used… ἐνώπιον enōpion G1799 in the face of (literally or… τῶν tōn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἀποστόλων, apostolōn G652 a delegate; specially, an ambassador of… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… προσευξάμενοι proseuxamenoi G4336 to pray to God, i.e. supplicate,… ἐπέθηκαν epethēkan G2007 to impose (in a friendly or… αὐτοῖς autois G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… τὰς tas G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… χεῖρας.¶ cheiras G5495 the hand (literally or figuratively (power);…

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The word of God increased and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Καὶ Kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… λόγος logos G3056 something said (including the thought); by… τοῦ tou G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… θεοῦ theou G2316 figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very ηὔξανεν, ēuxanen G837 to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge (literal… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… ἐπληθύνετο eplēthuneto G4129 to increase (transitively or intransitively) ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἀριθμὸς arithmos G706 a number (as reckoned up) τῶν tōn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… μαθητῶν mathētōn G3101 a learner, i.e. pupil ἐν en G1722 "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. Ἰερουσαλὴμ Ierousalēm G2419 Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of… σφόδρα, sphodra G4970 of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently,… πολύς polus G4183 (singular) much (in any respect) or… τε te G5037 both or also (properly, as correlation… ὄχλος ochlos G3793 a throng (as borne along); by… τῶν tōn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἱερέων hi'ereōn G2409 a priest (literally or figuratively) ὑπήκουον hupēkouon G5219 to hear under (as a subordinate),… τῇ tēa G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… πίστει.¶ pistei G4102 persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of…

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Stephen, full of faith and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.

Στέφανος Stephanos G4736 Stephanus, a Christian δὲ de G1161 but, and, etc. πλήρης plērēs G4134 replete, or covered over; by analogy,… χάριτος charitos G5485 graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… δυνάμεως dunameōs G1411 force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous… ἐποίει epoiei G4160 to make or do (in a… τέρατα terata G5059 a prodigy or omen καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… σημεῖα sēmeia G4592 an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally μεγάλα megala G3173 big (literally or figuratively, in a… ἐν en G1722 "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. τῷ tō G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… λαῷ.¶ laō G2992 a people (in general; thus differing…

9

But some of those who were of the synagogue called “The Libertines”, and of the Cyrenians, of the Alexandrians, and of those of Cilicia and Asia arose, disputing with Stephen.

ἀνέστησαν anestēsan G450 to stand up (literal or figurative,… δέ de G1161 but, and, etc. τινες tines G5100 some or any person or object τῶν tōn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἐκ ek G1537 literal or figurative; direct or remote) τῆς tēs G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… συναγωγῆς sunagōgēs G4864 an assemblage of persons; specially, a… τῆς tēs G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… λεγομένης legomenēs G3004 properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively)… Λιβερτίνων Libertinōn G3032 a Roman freedman καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… Κυρηναίων Kurēnaiōn G2956 i.e. Cyrenæan, i.e. inhabitant of Cyrene καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… Ἀλεξανδρέων Alexandreōn G221 an Alexandreian or inhabitant of Alexandria καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… τῶν tōn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἀπὸ apo G575 "off," i.e. away (from something near),… Κιλικίας Kilikias G2791 Cilicia, a region of Asia Minor καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… Ἀσίας, Asias G773 Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually)… συζητοῦντες suzētountes G4802 to investigate jointly, i.e. discuss, controvert,… τῷ tō G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Στεφάνῳ· Stephanō G4736 Stephanus, a Christian

10

They weren’t able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.

καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… οὐκ ouk G3756 the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή))… ἴσχυον ischuon G2480 to have (or exercise) force (literally… ἀντιστῆναι antistēnai G436 to stand against, i.e. oppose τῇ tēa G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… σοφίᾳ sophia G4678 wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… τῷ tō G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… πνεύματι pneumati G4151 a current of air, i.e. breath… ᾧ hō G3739 the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who,… ἐλάλει.¶ elalei G2980 to talk, i.e. utter words

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Then they secretly induced men to say, “We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God.”

Τότε Tote G5119 the when, i.e. at the time… ὑπέβαλον hupebalon G5260 to throw in stealthily, i.e. introduce… ἄνδρας andras G435 a man (properly as an individual… λέγοντας legontas G3004 properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively)… ὅτι hoti G3754 demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because ἀκηκόαμεν akēkoamen G191 to hear (in various senses) αὐτοῦ autou G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… λαλοῦντος lalountos G2980 to talk, i.e. utter words ῥήματα rhēmata G4487 an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),;… βλάσφημα blasphēma G989 scurrilious, i.e. calumnious (against men), or… εἰς eis G1519 to or into (indicating the point… Μωϋσῆν Mōusēn G3475 Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh),… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… τὸν ton G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… θεόν· theon G2316 figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

12

They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes, and came against him and seized him, and brought him in to the council,

συνεκίνησάν sunekinēsan G4787 to move together, i.e. (specially), to… τε te G5037 both or also (properly, as correlation… τὸν ton G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… λαὸν laon G2992 a people (in general; thus differing… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… τοὺς tous G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… πρεσβυτέρους presbuterous G4245 older; as noun, a senior; specially,… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… τοὺς tous G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… γραμματεῖς, grammateis G1122 καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… ἐπιστάντες epistantes G2186 to stand upon, i.e. be present… συνήρπασαν sunērpasan G4884 to snatch together, i.e. seize αὐτὸν auton G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… ἤγαγον ēgagon G71 properly, to lead; by implication, to… εἰς eis G1519 to or into (indicating the point… τὸ to G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… συνέδριον, sunedrion G4892 a joint session, i.e. (specially), the…

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and set up false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking blasphemous words against this holy place and the law.

ἔστησάν estēsan G2476 to stand (transitively or intransitively), used… τε te G5037 both or also (properly, as correlation… μάρτυρας marturas G3144 a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively… ψευδεῖς pseudeis G5571 untrue, i.e. erroneous, deceitful, wicked λέγοντας· legontas G3004 properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively)… ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἄνθρωπος anthrōpos G444 from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a… οὗτος houtos G3778 the he (she or it), i.e.… οὐ ou G3756 the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή))… παύεται pauetai G3973 to stop (transitively or intransitively), i.e.… λαλῶν lalōn G2980 to talk, i.e. utter words ῥήματα rhēmata G4487 an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),;… βλάσφημα blasphēma G989 scurrilious, i.e. calumnious (against men), or… κατὰ kata G2596 (prepositionally) down (in place or time),… τοῦ tou G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… τόπου topou G5117 a spot (general in space, but… τοῦ tou G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἁγίου hagiou G40 sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or… τούτου toutou G3778 the he (she or it), i.e.… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… τοῦ tou G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… νόμου· nomou G3551 law (through the idea of prescriptive…

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For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place, and will change the customs which Moses delivered to us.”

ἀκηκόαμεν akēkoamen G191 to hear (in various senses) γὰρ gar G1063 properly, assigning a reason (used in… αὐτοῦ autou G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… λέγοντος legontos G3004 properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively)… ὅτι hoti G3754 demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because Ἰησοῦς Iēsous G2424 Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of… ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Ναζωραῖος Nazōraios G3480 a Nazoræan, i.e. inhabitant of Nazareth;… οὗτος houtos G3778 the he (she or it), i.e.… καταλύσει katalusei G2647 to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by… τὸν ton G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… τόπον topon G5117 a spot (general in space, but… τοῦτον touton G3778 the he (she or it), i.e.… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… ἀλλάξει allaxei G236 to make different τὰ ta G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἔθη ethē G1485 a usage (prescribed by habit or… ἃ ha G3739 the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who,… παρέδωκεν paredōken G3860 to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust,… ἡμῖν hēmin G3165 me Μωϋσῆς. Mōusēs G3475 Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh),…

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All who sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face like it was the face of an angel.

καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… ἀτενίσαντες atenisantes G816 to gaze intently εἰς eis G1519 to or into (indicating the point… αὐτὸν auton G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… πάντες pantes G3956 all, any, every, the whole οἱ hoi G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… καθεζόμενοι kathezomenoi G2516 to sit down ἐν en G1722 "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. τῷ tō G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… συνεδρίῳ, sunedriō G4892 a joint session, i.e. (specially), the… εἶδον eidon G1492 used only in certain past tenses,… τὸ to G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… πρόσωπον prosōpon G4383 the front (as being towards view),… αὐτοῦ autou G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… ὡσεὶ hōsei G5616 as if πρόσωπον prosōpon G4383 the front (as being towards view),… ἀγγέλου.¶ angelou G32 compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings);…