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

5So the man watched them closely. He expected to receive something from them. 6However, Peter said to him, “I don’t have any money, but I’ll give you what I do have. Through the power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth, walk!” Peter took hold of the man’s right hand and began to help him up. Immediately, the man’s feet and ankles became strong. 8Springing to his feet, he stood up and started to walk. He went with Peter and John into the temple courtyard. The man was walking, jumping, 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 9:41Peter took her hand and helped her stand up. After he called the believers, especially the widows, he presented Tabitha to them. She was alive.
• Mark 1:31Jesus went to her, took her hand, and helped her get up. The fever went away, and she prepared a meal for them.
• Mark 5:41Jesus took the child’s hand and said to her, “Talitha, koum!” which means, “Little girl, I’m telling you to get up!”
• Mark 9:27Jesus took his hand and helped him to stand up.
• Luke 13:13He placed his hands on her, and she immediately stood up straight and praised 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