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 he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. 6But Peter said, “I do not have silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, walk!” And grasping him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and his ankles were strengthened. 8And leaping up, he stood and began to walk; and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. 9And all 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

• And graspingπιάζωpiazō · to arrest/catchG4084
• him by the rightδεξιόςdexios · rightG1188
• handχείρcheir · handG5495
• he raisedἐγείρωegeirō · to ariseG1453
• and immediatelyπαραχρῆμαparachrēma · instantlyG3916
• his feetβάσιςbasis · footG939
• and his anklesσφυρόνsphuron · ankleG4974
• were strengthenedστερεόωstereoō · to strengthenG4732

Cross-references for Acts 3:7

• Acts 9:41And he gave her his hand and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
• Mark 1:31And He came to her and raised her up, taking her by the hand, and the fever left her, and she served them.
• Mark 5:41And taking the child by the hand, He said to her, “Talitha, kum!” (which translated means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”).
• Mark 9:27But Jesus took him by the hand and raised him, and he got up.
• Luke 13:13And He laid His hands on her; and immediately she stood up straight again, and began glorifying 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