Acts 8:34

Acts 8:34 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?
• New International Version (NIV)The eunuch asked Philip, “Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?”
• English Standard Version (ESV)And the eunuch said to Philip, "About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?"
• New King James Version (NKJV)So the eunuch answered Philip and said, “I ask you, of whom does the prophet say this, of himself or of some other man?”

Context of Acts 8:34

32The officer was reading these words from the book of Isaiah: ‘He was like a sheep that people were leading away to kill. He was like a lamb when they are cutting off its wool, but it makes no noise. In the same way, he did not say anything. 33People did not respect him at all. They refused to judge him in a fair way. Nobody can say anything about his descendants, because his life on earth came to an end.’ The officer said to Philip, ‘Please tell me who the prophet Isaiah wrote about. Was he writing about himself or about another person?’ 35Then Philip explained to the man the words that Isaiah had written. Then he went on to tell him the good news about Jesus. 36As they were travelling along the road, they came to a place with some water. The man said to Philip, ‘Look! There is some water here. Please will you baptize me? Is there anything to stop you?’ [

Acts 8:34 word by word

Ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ εὐνοῦχος τῷ Φιλίππῳ εἶπεν· δέομαί σου, περὶ τίνος ὁ προφήτης λέγει τοῦτο; περὶ ἑαυτοῦ, ἢ περὶ ἑτέρου τινός;Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andδέde · thenG1161
• the eunuchὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the eunuchεὐνοῦχοςeunouchos · eunuchG2135
• answeredἀποκρίνωapokrinomai · to answerG611
• PhilipΦίλιπποςPhilippos · PhilipG5376
• and saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• I prayδέομαιdeomai · to prayG1189
• theeσύsu · youG4771
• ofπερίperi · aboutG4012
• whomτίςtis · which?G5101
• speakethλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• the prophetπροφήτηςprophētēs · prophetG4396
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• himselfἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
• orἤē · orG2228
• someτιςtis · oneG5100
• other manἕτεροςheteros · otherG2087

Cross-references for Acts 8:34

• Matthew 2:2When they arrived there, they asked people, ‘Where is the baby who has been born as the king of the Jews? We saw his special star when it first appeared in the sky. So now we have come here to worship him.’
• Matthew 13:36Then Jesus told the crowds of people to go away. He went into the house where he was staying. His disciples also went into the house with him. They said to him, ‘Explain to us the story about the weeds that were growing in the field.’
• Matthew 15:15Peter said to Jesus, ‘Explain to us what you mean.’

Commentaries on Acts 8:34

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 34Of whom speaketh the prophet this - This was a very natural inquiry: for in the test itself, and in its circumstances, there was nothing that could determine the meaning, so as to ascertain whether the prophet meant himself or some other person; and the very inquiry shows that the eunuch had thought deeply on the subject.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 34Answered Philip - That is, “addressed” Phil The Hebrews often use the word “answer” as synonymous with “addressing” one, whether he had spoken or not. Of himself … - This was a natural inquiry, for there was nothing in the text itself that would determine to whom the reference was. The ancient Jews expressly applied the passage to the Messiah. Thus, the Targum of Jonathan on Isaiah 52:13, “Behold my servant shall deal prudently,” etc., renders it…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 26-40Verses 26-40 Philip was directed to go to a desert. Sometimes God opens a door of opportunity to his ministers in very unlikely places. We should study to do good to those we come into company with by travelling. We should not be so shy of all strangers as some affect to be. As to those of whom we know nothing else, we know this, that they have souls. It is wisdom for men of business to redeem time for holy duties; to fill up every minute with something…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 26-40Philip obeyed the Holy Spirit and followed the Spirit’s direction. He then took the opportunity to share the message of the gospel with an Ethiopian eunuch (a trusted male official who served a king or queen) on the desert road from Jerusalem to Gaza. This event shows how effective Philip was in explaining and sharing the Christian message. It also shows his strong commitment to bringing the good news to all people, no matter their social position or…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 34-3834-38. And the eunuch answered, I pray thee, &c.--The respect with which he here addresses Philip was prompted by his reverence for one whom he perceived to be his superior in divine things; his own worldly position sinking before this.Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 8:34

• Ethiopia
• Gaza
• Philip
• Preaching

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Commentaries on Acts 8

• 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
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• 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