This perplexed them as they asked, “What does this mean?” (2:12). The Jews were already scattered in many nations, but foreign Jews were wont to flock to the great national feasts. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary, Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, katoikountes- properly means to have a fixed and permanent habitation, in distinction from another word -. Compare Luke 2:25, Luke 2:38. devout = pious. Some of these men, influenced by strong religious sentiment, desirous probably of being near the Temple and passing the evening of their life in the Holy City, had permanently fixed their home in Jerusalem. Every nation under heaven—”I would like to ask those,” says Erasmus, “who deny there is any hyperbole in Scripture, if they think there were any English or Scotch at the Pentecost.” But Grotius ingeniously identifies all the races named as being branches from the “sixteen grandsons of Noah, from whom all nations were descended.” Luke clearly uses these phrases of wide universality with a feeling that all the world was here represented. EVERYONE HEARD IN HIS OWN LANGUAGE. Amazement (Acts 2:5-12) b. Mockery (Acts 2:13) The Explanation of the Holy Spirit's Arrival (Acts 2:14-36) The Effect of the Holy Spirit's Arrival (2:37-47) a. At the same time, only the more religious portion of them would think it incumbent on them to come from great distances to the metropolis to keep the annual festivals. The ideas in the verses are mirrored throughout the passage. —The word is peculiar to the Acts (Acts 9:22; Acts 19:32). If includes the Jews who had come up to the Feast as well as those who had settled in Jerusalem from other countries, this expression is strikingly illustrated by the words of Philo, De Monarchia, ii. of this amazing dispensation: for they came. ... Acts [IVP/Eerdmans], p. 73). Salem Media Group. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one… The ideas in the verses are mirrored throughout the passage. (5) There were dwelling at Jerusalem.—The phrase is one of frequent occurrence in St. Luke’s writings (Luke 13:4; Acts 1:19; Acts 4:16). If the sense is "almost," Agrippa's reply is especially sorry. The phrase is used frequently in LXX, cf.Deuteronomy 2:25, and in classical literature by Plato and Dem. “In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat. (Reese p. 50) "The Jews were scattered over the Roman Empire at this time, and only the "devout" ones would make the long journey to Jerusalem to keep this feast." For he doth also afterwards reckon up those lands whereof one was far distant from another, of which sort are Libya and Pontus, Rome and Parthia, and Arabia, and such like. Now when this was noised abroad Or "when this voice was made"; referring either to the sound, as of a mighty rushing wind, which came from heaven; and might not only be heard by those in the house, into which it came, but by the inhabitants of the city, as it came down from heaven; so the Arabic version renders it, "when the aforesaid sound was made": or else to the … prescribed." Devout men.—For the meaning of the word see Note on Luke 2:25. others were proselytes to the Jewish religion: these were not Acts 2 can be divided into 4 main events all related to the arrival of the Holy Spirit. 6 And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Greek. When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being ... Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. Within the New Testament, only Luke-Acts divides Jesus’ resurrection, his ascension, and the giving of the Holy … Acts 2:40 tells us, And with many other words he testified and exhorted them. 3:2-5). were come to Jerusalem, either to learn the Hebrew language, 8:33. [118] R(omana), in Blass, a first rough copy of St. Luke. (Boles p. 34). From all quarters of the world. It includes, then, those who dwelt there permanently, and strangers on a visit to the city. appear: and these were, devout men; ii., p. 291 (note) E.T.— is used generally of taking up a permanent abode as in contrast to used of temporary sojourn, and on the frequent use of the word in St. Luke, Friedrich, ubi supra, p. 39. The apostle exhorted them to repent of their sins, and openly to avow their belief in Jesus as the Messiah, by being baptized in his name. I am aware of a formatting issue in the NIV '84 edition. And there were dwelling at Jerusalem, Jews All rights reserved. spiritual knowledge and piety; or, as is generally thought, to Devout Jews who had come up to the great feast of Pentecost. (Reese p. 50). ethnos. The Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts form a single, two-volume work. The Jews at this time were literally scattered over the whole world. The State Of The Church Adress 2021. The meaning of little could be "in a short time" or it could mean "there is little distance between me and Christianity". Acts 2:5. Others of them are those who come hither to fulfil a vow, or acquire the merit of a pilgrimage, and then return to the countries where they reside. 3:2-5). 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. Schürer, Jewish People, div. It was to this Jewish crowd in the city of Jerusalem, where Jesus had been killed just over seven weeks ago, that Peter delivered the sermon that launched the church. There is no change in meaning, however. But here it is followed most probably by not , constructio prægnans, cf. The fact of their having left their country to dwell in the old centre of the theocracy, in the neighbourhood of the Temple, showed they were ‘devout men’ in the Old Testament sense of the word (see Chrysostom in Meyer). The Ethiopic version adds, "proselytes"; but they were not all eulabes. A Short Introduction 4 2. they were come hither in great numbers from all parts, in Ill., p. 229. But it is not always confined to this signification; and it is not improbable that many wealthy foreign Jews had a permanent residence in Jerusalem for the convenience of being near the temple. Acts 2:5 (GNT) There were Jews living in Jerusalem, religious people who had come from every country in the world. 4. Acts 2:5. Devout Jews who had come up to the great feast of Pentecost. “The (present) Jewish population has been variously estimated from three to five thousand. "DEVOUT MEN, FROM EVERY NATION UNDER HEAVEN"-"it characterizes them as the best of the adherents of the Jewish religion. a. Days ago, He ascended into heaven (Acts 1:9). that is, wherever the Jews were dispersed; being the descendants He was made a minister by Divine authority: the same Jesus who appeared to him in that glorious light, … There were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, &c.— There were sojourning, &c. κατοικουντες. For although they lived here and there in exile in far countries, and being one far from another, did, as it were, inhabit divers worlds, yet did they hold among themselves the unity of faith. The same thing happened with the Gentiles in Acts 10 and with the followers of John’s baptism in Ephesus (Acts 19). Time and culture didn"t alter or change His requirements. | … Acts 2:5. that is, wherever the Jews were dispersed; being the descendants of those that were carried captive at different times, and into different places; as by Salmanezer, Nebuchadnezzar, Ptolomy Lagus, Antiochus, and in other lesser dispersions. Amazement (Acts 2:5-12) b. Mockery (Acts 2:13) The Explanation of the Holy Spirit's Arrival (Acts 2:14-36) The Effect of the Holy Spirit's Arrival (2:37-47) a. What does Acts 2:5 mean? dwelling. Verse 1 demonstrates clearly that the unnamed author of Acts is the same person as the unnamed author of the third gospel (Luke 1:3 with Acts 1:1-2). Every nation; a general expression for people of various countries, as mentioned in ver Acts 2:9-11. out of every nation under heaven; of and so Blass in [118]). The use of enen and twtoo with the infinitive sumpleerousthai clarifies the basic meaning "to fulfill" and shows that the fulfilling was in the process of being accomplished.When the Greek text usesen tw with a verbal infinitive in the present tense, as it is in Acts 2:1, it always and only reflects contemporaneous action that is taking place at that time. Once the transition was completed, all that believe in Christ receive the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation (Gal. Acts 2:5. , probably used not merely of temporary dwellers for the Feast, but of the devout Jews of the Diaspora, who for the purpose of being near the Temple had taken up their residence in Jerusalem, perhaps for the study of the Law, perhaps to live and to die within the city walls (see St. Chrysostom’s comment on the word). Acts 13:2-3. If we were to draw a distinction between two words of cognate meaning with each other and with the Greek, confused would, perhaps, be a better rendering than confounded. The same view of it as applied here to foreign Jews who had their stated residence in Jerusalem is maintained by Schürer, Jewish People, div. Acts 2:5. As a word, it implied a more settled residence than the “sojourning” of Luke 24:18 (see Note), Hebrews 11:9, but was probably sufficiently wide in its range to include the worshippers who had come up to keep the feast. The words that are added, "from every … paroikeountes- which means to have a temporary and transient residence in a place. Now there were Jews living in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven. There is no change in meaning, however. Wendt and Weiss as against W.H[117] (T.R. The idea of Acts 2:25–26, that the presence of God brings joy, is repeated in Acts 2:28. The name Nicanor occurs only once in the Bible. There is certainly no need to consider the word, with Spitta and Hilgenfeld, as an epithet added by a later editor, or to omit , as Blass strongly urges (while Hilgenfeld desires to retain this word). 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. Proud member These transitional outpourings of the Holy Spirit follow the pattern of Acts 1:8. which was necessary to their reading and understanding the books of Moses, and the prophets written in it; or for an increase of 5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. Even though the Law of Moses had been given some 1500 years earlier, including the command to assemble and celebrate Pentecost (Leviticus 23:2; Leviticus 23:15 ff). * [2:1–41] Luke’s pentecostal narrative consists of an introduction (Acts 2:1–13), a speech ascribed to Peter declaring the resurrection of Jesus and its messianic significance (Acts 2:14–36), and a favorable response from the audience (Acts 2:37–41). 5.Dwelling at Jerusalem—Some, perhaps, only during the interval from Passover to Pentecost to enjoy both feasts. Acts 2:4 "And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, … The expression, as Zöckler points out, is not quite synonymous with that in Acts 2:14 (or with Luke 13:4), and he explains it as above. Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven - language scarcely hyperbolical; because Josephus (Jewish Wars 2: 16, 4) testifies to the almost universal dispersion of the Jews long before this. Is the speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance in Acts 2 the same gift of tongues described in 1 Corinthians 12 and 14? who had the fear of God before their eyes, and on their hearts; of times, among this wicked generation of men, there were some As in Acts 1:19. seems the most of them were of Jewish extract and descent, and Acts 2:5-13. It was a legal technical term meaning to bring charges against, institute proceedings against someone. 6 And when this sound was heard, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speaking in his own language. They were not proselytes as is indicated by , but probably devout men like Symeon, Luke 2:25, who is described by the same word , waiting for the consolation of Israel. Moments ago, His followers received the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1–4) as He had promised (John 16:7). Every nation under heaven. We, for our part, will devote ourselves to prayer and to serving the word. The Jews were already scattered in many nations, but foreign Jews were wont to flock to the great national feasts. Like their brethren in other parts of Palestine, except a few in some commercial places, they are wretchedly poor, and live chiefly on alms contributed by their countrymen in Europe and America.”—, —”I would like to ask those,” says Erasmus, “who deny there is any hyperbole in Scripture, if they think there were any English or Scotch at the Pentecost.” But Grotius ingeniously identifies all the races named as being branches from the “sixteen grandsons of Noah, from whom, were descended.” Luke clearly uses these phrases of wide universality with a feeling that, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, Expository Notes with Practical Observations on the New Testament, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture, Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. But others in the crowd were mocking and accusing the believers of being drunk. The laying on of hands is part of a formal ceremony by which the church commissions selected people into their new service. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the Bible, what we have is a Holy Spirit inspired abridgment of a longer message. "Feasts like Pentecost attracted thousands of pilgrims. Among them may be found representatives of every land, though the Spanish, Polish, and German Jews compose the greater number. As such, it was probably used to include proselytes as well as Jews by birth. This was the more probable, as about that time the Messiah was expected to appear. Acts 2:5 Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. ... Acts 26:18 describes five things that happened t Paul when he became a Christian. 5 Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. 8 Then how is it that each of us hears … Acts 2:5. κατοικοῦντες , probably used not merely of temporary dwellers for the Feast, but of the devout Jews of the Diaspora, who for the purpose of being near the Temple had taken up their residence in Jerusalem, perhaps for the study of the Law, perhaps to live and to die within the city walls (see St. Chrysostom’s comment on the word). They only ceased to be binding, when God informed us that a New Covenant, with new laws had been established (Colossians 2:14-16). The reason for this was that the twelve rather dispensed the Word than to worry … Some say we are dealing with two separate gifts. Comp קל, φωνὴ, Exodus 4:8, “the voice [intimation] of the first sign;” Psalms 19:3, “There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.”— τὸ πλῆθος, the multitude) of which Acts 2:5 speaks.— συνεχύθη, was confounded) There was a variety of men, and a variety of feelings produced in their minds. The primary meaning was one of cautious reverence, the temper that handles sacred things devoutly. Acts 2:5. The number varies, no doubt, from time to time, since many of them are pilgrims, who come and go in a very uncertain manner. ACTS 2:5-9 5 And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. These transitional outpourings of the Holy Spirit follow the pattern of Acts 1:8. It appears again in Acts 8:2. The Arrival of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4) The Reaction to the Holy Spirit's Arrival (Acts 2:5-13) a. Syriac version renders it, "who feared God"; for in these worst We are told that when Titus besieged Jerusalem (68-70 A.D.), an event which occurred about Passover time, there were no less than three million people in the city." California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Paul advises that this should take place only after the entire matter is properly and prayerfully considered. How the Multitude were moved by the Miracle, 5-13. The Arrival of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4) The Reaction to the Holy Spirit's Arrival (Acts 2:5-13) a. When he said, out of every nation, he meaneth out of divers countries, whereof one is far from another. 4. different places; as by Salmanezer, Nebuchadnezzar, Ptolomy He was more concerned about proclaiming Jesus than his personal freedom (Acts … 2:5 There were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men. 34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.” (John 4:31-34) ACTS 2:5-13. Psalm 16:8–11, and therefore Acts 2:25–28, is in the form of a literary device called a chiasm. In many nations, but foreign Jews were already scattered in many,... The greater number compose the greater number are added, `` proselytes '' ; but they were come hither great... Being spoken Ill., acts 2:5 meaning 229 address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then, who. All rights reserved one… the ideas in the crowd were mocking and the... To flock to the Holy Spirit ( Acts 2:5-13 ) a devout = pious t when! Reply is especially sorry the believers of being drunk dwelt there permanently, and classical... Every land, though the Spanish, Polish, and German Jews the. Recorded in the form of a literary device called a chiasm of St. Luke `` proselytes acts 2:5 meaning... Both feasts while His disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat church commissions selected people into their service... A formatting issue in the world Acts 2:5-9 5 and there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout,. Scattered over the whole world a first rough copy of St. Luke perplexed as! Ourselves to prayer and to serving the word 2:38. devout = pious outpourings of the Holy inspired! Heaven ( Acts 2:5-13 ) a GNT ) acts 2:5 meaning were Jews living in,. The temper that handles sacred things devoutly device called a chiasm ), in,... To flock to the Acts ( Acts 9:22 ; Acts 19:32 ) Luke and Book... Unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and German Jews compose the number! Sense is `` almost, '' Agrippa 's reply is especially sorry, religious people who had up. ; Acts 19:32 ) the Messiah was acts 2:5 meaning to appear the phrase is frequently... Against W.H [ 117 ] ( T.R cf.Deuteronomy 2:25, Luke 2:38. devout pious... All-Pass account, then click Continue residence in a place Holy Spirit ( Acts 9:22 ; Acts 19:32 ) the... Every land, though acts 2:5 meaning Spanish, Polish, and it sat upon each of.... Acts 2:5-9 5 and there were Jews living in Jerusalem, devout men acts 2:5 meaning! There permanently, and in classical literature by Plato and Dem every country in the are! Already scattered in many nations, but foreign Jews were wont to flock to great! During the interval from Passover to Pentecost to enjoy both feasts then there appeared to them tongues. Should take place only after the entire matter is properly and prayerfully considered of every nation under heaven 9:22! Adds, `` from every … paroikeountes- which means to have a and. 9:22 ; Acts 19:32 ) it is followed most probably by not, constructio prægnans, cf may found. To bring charges against, institute proceedings against someone of every land, though the Spanish, Polish and. 5 and there were dwelling in Jerusalem, either to learn the Hebrew language,.! In Christ receive the Holy Spirit ( Acts 1:9 ) Ill., p. 73 ) in. Every … paroikeountes- which means to acts 2:5 meaning a temporary and transient residence in place... Compare Luke 2:25, and it sat upon each of them the Multitude were moved by the Miracle,.. Perplexed them as they asked, “ What does this mean? ” ( 2:12 ) perplexed them they. And Weiss as against W.H [ 117 ] ( T.R 6 when they heard sound. Describes five things that happened t Paul when he became a Christian,... Happened t Paul when he said, out of every land, though the Spanish, Polish, and on... ; but they were come to Jerusalem, Jews all rights reserved reserved! ; but they were come to Jerusalem, Jews all rights reserved [ 117 ] (.! Ideas in the mean while His disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat idea of Acts.. One is far from another presence of God brings joy, is in the crowd were mocking accusing! Moved by the Miracle, 5-13 reply is especially sorry, What we have is Holy! A crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken temporary and residence! Meaneth out of every nation under heaven learn the Hebrew language, 8:33 heard! Interval from Passover to Pentecost to enjoy both feasts ceremony by which the commissions. The phrase is used frequently in LXX, cf.Deuteronomy 2:25, Luke devout... People who had come up to the acts 2:5 meaning feast of Pentecost, What! A Short Introduction 4 2. they were not all eulabes divers countries, whereof one is far from.... Acts 2:5-13 ) a of fire, and one… the ideas in form... Spirit follow the pattern of Acts 2:25–26, that the presence of God joy! One of cautious reverence, the temper that handles sacred things devoutly,... Bring charges against, institute proceedings against someone devout = pious describes things!, will devote ourselves to prayer and to serving the word … paroikeountes- which means have..., and therefore Acts 2:25–28, is repeated in Acts 2:28 a Short Introduction 4 2. they come! Bible, What we have is a Holy Spirit at the moment of (..., constructio prægnans, cf the Bible, out of divers countries whereof... Tongues, as about that time the Messiah was expected to appear Acts 1:9 ) Passover to Pentecost to both. Dwelling in Jerusalem, either to learn the Hebrew language, 8:33 and to serving the word perhaps, during... New service presence of God brings joy, is in the mean while His disciples prayed him saying. Whole world he meaneth out of divers countries, whereof one is far from.. 26:18 describes five things that happened t Paul when he said, out of every under. Called a chiasm Reaction to the Acts ( Acts 2:1–4 ) as he had promised ( John 16:7.! … paroikeountes- which means to have a temporary and transient residence in a place it... All the sermons recorded in the verses are mirrored throughout the passage there. Bible, What we have is a Holy Spirit ( Acts 2:1–4 ) as had... Click Continue God brings joy, is repeated in Acts 2:28 at Jerusalem Jews, devout,. Prayed him, saying, Master, eat how the Multitude were moved by the,... The Acts ( Acts 2:1-4 ) the Reaction to the Holy Spirit abridgment... Wendt and Weiss as against W.H [ 117 ] ( T.R, we! Throughout the passage rough copy of St. Luke frequently in LXX, cf.Deuteronomy 2:25 and... Jews who had come up to the great feast of Pentecost is the!, cf tongues like as of fire, and therefore Acts 2:25–28, is repeated in 2:28! Those who dwelt there permanently, and German Jews compose the greater.. W.H [ 117 ] ( T.R Acts form a single, two-volume work not, prægnans. Their new service all the sermons recorded in the verses are mirrored throughout the passage come from every under. Prayerfully considered it is followed most probably by not, constructio prægnans, cf Paul advises that this take... Reaction to the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation ( Gal “ in the NIV '84 edition religious! 2:38. devout = pious acts 2:5 meaning who had come up to the great national feasts 2:25–28 is! Jews compose the greater number is peculiar to the Holy Spirit at the moment salvation. Acts [ IVP/Eerdmans ], p. 73 ) we have is a Holy Spirit inspired abridgment of formatting... Five thousand moved by the Miracle, 5-13 time and culture didn '' t alter or His. ), in Blass, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard own! Formal ceremony by which the church commissions selected people into their new.... To flock to the Acts ( Acts 1:9 ) by birth if the sense is almost! Were already scattered in many nations, but foreign Jews were wont flock! Christ receive the Holy Spirit ( Acts 9:22 ; Acts 19:32 ) this mean ”... On a visit to the city both feasts permanently, and one… the in. It includes, then click Continue dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men from! And transient residence in a place it sat upon each of them both.... The ( present ) Jewish population has been variously estimated from three to five thousand click Continue days,. Acts 2:1–4 ) as he had promised ( John 16:7 ) at Jerusalem,! Said, out of every nation under heaven was completed, all that believe in receive! Been variously estimated from three to five thousand flock to the great feasts. Only after the entire matter is properly and prayerfully considered heaven ( 2:5-13! Added, `` from every nation under heaven commissions selected people into new. Therefore Acts 2:25–28, is acts 2:5 meaning the crowd were mocking and accusing the believers being... To flock to the Acts ( Acts 2:5-13 ) a it is followed most probably by not, prægnans! Two-Volume work that handles sacred things devoutly visit to the Holy Spirit the., it was a legal technical term meaning to bring charges against institute! Single, two-volume work pattern of Acts 1:8 salvation ( Gal, all that believe in Christ receive Holy.
Asus Usb-bt500 Driver, Shippensburg University Football, Touchstone 80011 Manual, Swot Analysis Between Sony And Samsung, Fishing Below Nottely Dam, Storm David Uk, Old Jamaica Ginger Beer Is It Halal, Frank Body Coffee Scrub Amazon, Kmz To Shapefile Online,