Acts 3:7

Acts 3:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
• New International Version (NIV)Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.

Context of Acts 3:7

5And the man began to pay attention to them, eagerly expecting to receive something from them. 6But Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have; but what I do have I give to you: In the name (authority, power) of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—[begin now to] walk and go on walking!” Then he seized the man’s right hand with a firm grip and raised him up. And at once his feet and ankles became strong and steady, 8and with a leap he stood up and began to walk; and he went into the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. 9All the people saw him walking and praising God;

Acts 3:7 word by word

καὶ πιάσας αὐτὸν τῆς δεξιᾶς χειρὸς ἤγειρεν αὐτόν. παραχρῆμα δὲ ἐστερεώθησαν αἱ βάσεις αὐτοῦ καὶ τὰ σφυδρά,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• he tookπιάζωpiazō · to arrest/catchG4084
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• byχείρcheir · handG5495
• the rightδεξιόςdexios · rightG1188
• liftedἐγείρωegeirō · to ariseG1453
• andδέde · thenG1161
• immediatelyπαραχρῆμαparachrēma · instantlyG3916
• feetβάσιςbasis · footG939
• ankle bonesσφυρόνsphuron · ankleG4974
• received strengthστερεόωstereoō · to strengthenG4732

Cross-references for Acts 3:7

• Acts 9:41And he gave her his hand and helped her up; and then he called in the saints (God’s people) and the widows, and he presented her [to them] alive.
• Mark 1:31Jesus went to her, and taking her by the hand, raised her up; and the fever left her, and she began to serve them [as her guests].
• Mark 5:41Taking the child’s hand, He said [tenderly] to her, “Talitha kum!”—which translated [from Aramaic] means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”
• Mark 9:27But Jesus took him by the hand and raised him; and he stood up.
• Luke 13:13Then He laid His hands on her; and immediately she stood erect again and she began glorifying and praising God.

Commentaries on Acts 3:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7Immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength - The suddenness of the cure was the proof of the miracle: his walking and leaping were the evidences of it.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7And he took him - He took hold of his hand. To take hold of the hand in such a ease was an offer of aid, an indication that Peter was sincere, and was an inducement to him to make an effort. This may be employed as a beautiful illustration of the manner of God when he commands people to repent and believe. He does not leave them alone; he extends help, and aids their efforts. If they tremble, and feel that they are weak, and needy, and helpless, his hand…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-11Jesus promised that his disciples would do greater works than he did (John 14:12; see Mark 16:20). This promise came true through the signs, wonders, and mighty works of the apostles (Acts 2:43; 5:12; 8:4–8). The apostle Peter showed the power to heal in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth (3:6, 16). The healing was immediate and evident (3:8). It led the man to praise God (3:8–9; compare 2:47; 16:25; Luke 2:20; 17:15–18; 18:43; 19:37; 24:53). This event…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-261-11. Peter and John--already associated by their Master, first with James (Mr 1:29; 5:37; 9:2), then by themselves (Lu 22:8; and see Joh 13:23, 24). Now we find them constantly together, but John (yet young) only as a silent actor. went up--were going up, were on their way.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Acts 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings