Paul at the Areopagus

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Ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ταῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἀθήναις Athens Ἀθῆναι Athēnai plural of (the goddess of wisdom, who was reputed to have founded the city); Athenæ, the capitol of Greece Athens ἐκδεχομένου wait for ἐκδέχομαι ekdéchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G1209 (δέχομαι); to accept from some source, i.e. (by implication) to await expect, look (tarry) for αὐτοὺς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Παύλου Paul Παῦλος Paûlos of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman , παρωξύνετο provoke παροξύνω paroxýnō from G3844 (παρά) and a derivative of G3691 (ὀξύς); to sharpen alongside, i.e. (figuratively) to exasperate easily provo τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πνεῦμα spirit πνεῦμα pneûma from G4154 (πνέω); a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ⸀θεωροῦντος κατείδωλον full of images of κατείδωλος kateídōlos from G2596 (κατά) (intensively) and G1497 (εἴδωλον); utterly idolatrous wholly given to idolatry οὖσαν be εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόλιν city πόλις pólis probably from the same as G4171 (πόλεμος), or perhaps from G4183 (πολύς); a town (properly, with walls, of greater or le .

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.

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διελέγετο converse διαλέγομαι dialégomai middle voice from G1223 (διά) and G3004 (λέγω); to say thoroughly, i.e. discuss (in argument or exhortation) dispute, pr μὲν truly μέν mén a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, συναγωγῇ assembly συναγωγή synagōgḗ from (the reduplicated form of) G4863 (συνάγω); an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish synagogue (the meeting or τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰουδαίοις Jewish Ἰουδαῖος Ioudaîos from G2448 (Ἰουδά) (in the sense of G2455 (Ἰούδας) as a country); Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah Jew(-ess), of Judæa καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, σεβομένοις reverence σέβομαι sébomai middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to revere, i.e. adore devout, religious, worship καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγορᾷ market place ἀγορά agorá from (to gather; probably akin to G1453 (ἐγείρω)); properly, the town-square (as a place of public resort); by implicati κατὰ down from κατά katá a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dat πᾶσαν all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ἡμέραν day ἡμέρα hēméra feminine (with G5610 (ὥρα) implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)) meaning tame, i.e. πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, παρατυγχάνοντας chance to meet παρατυγχάνω paratynchánō from G3844 (παρά) and G5177 (τυγχάνω); to chance near, i.e. fall in with meet with .

So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace with those he met each day.

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τινὲς any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἐπικουρείων Epicurean Ἐπικούρειος Epikoúreios from (compare G1947 (ἐπικουρία)) (a noted philosopher); an Epicurean or follower of Epicurus Epicurean ⸀ καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too Στοϊκῶν Stoic Στωϊκός Stōïkós from G4745 (στοά); a Stoic (as occupying a particular porch in Athens), i.e. adherent of a certin philosophy Stoick φιλοσόφων philosopher φιλόσοφος philósophos from G5384 (φίλος) and G4680 (σοφός); fond of wise things, i.e. a philosopher philosopher συνέβαλλον ponder συμβάλλω symbállō from G4862 (σύν) and G906 (βάλλω); to combine, i.e. (in speaking) to converse, consult, dispute, (mentally) to consider, αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , καί and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τινες any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing ἔλεγον say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Τί who τίς tís probably emphatic of G5100 (τὶς); an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) every m ἂν untranslatable word ἄν án a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty (what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever θέλοι will θέλω thélō apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι); to determine (as an active option from subjective im ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, σπερμολόγος babbler σπερμολόγος spermológos from G4690 (σπέρμα) and G3004 (λέγω); a seed-picker (as the crow), i.e. (figuratively) a sponger, loafer (specially, a g οὗτος this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it λέγειν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh ; οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δέ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng · Ξένων new ξένος xénos apparently a primary word; foreign (literally, alien, or figuratively, novel); by implication, a guest or (vice-versa) e δαιμονίων evil spirit δαιμόνιον daimónion neuter of a derivative of G1142 (δαίμων); a dæmonic being; by extension a deity devil, god δοκεῖ think δοκέω dokéō a prolonged form of a primary verb, (used only in an alternate in certain tenses; compare the base of G1166 (δεικνύω)) o καταγγελεὺς reporter καταγγελεύς katangeleús from G2605 (καταγγέλλω); a proclaimer setter forth εἶναι be εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when · ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰησοῦν Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀνάστασιν rising again ἀνάστασις anástasis from G450 (ἀνίστημι); a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by i εὐηγγελίζετο bring good news εὐαγγελίζω euangelízō from G2095 (εὖ) and G32 (ἄγγελος); to announce good news (evangelize) especially the gospel declare, bring (declare, sho .

Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.

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ἐπιλαβόμενοί seize ἐπιλαμβάνομαι epilambánomai middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2983 (λαμβάνω); to seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literal ⸀ τε and τέ té a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of G2532 (καί)) also, an αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἄρειον Areopagus Ἄρειος Πάγος Áreios Págos from (the name of the Greek deity of war) and a derivative of G4078 (πήγνυμι); rock of Ares, a place in Athens Areopagus Πάγον Areopagus Ἄρειος Πάγος Áreios Págos from (the name of the Greek deity of war) and a derivative of G4078 (πήγνυμι); rock of Ares, a place in Athens Areopagus ἤγαγον lead ἄγω ágō a primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figur , λέγοντες say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Δυνάμεθα powerful δύναμαι dýnamai to be able or possible be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power γνῶναι come to know γινώσκω ginṓskō a prolonged form of a primary verb; to know (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications ( τίς any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καινὴ fresh καινός kainós new (especially in freshness; while G3501 (νέος) is properly so with respect to age new αὕτη he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὑπὸ primary preposition ὑπό hypó a primary preposition; under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, thro σοῦ you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou λαλουμένη speak λαλέω laléō a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter διδαχή teaching διδαχή didachḗ from G1321 (διδάσκω); instruction (the act or the matter) doctrine, hath been taught ;

So they took Paul and brought him to the Areopagus, where they asked him, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting?

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ξενίζοντα entertain a stranger ξενίζω xenízō from G3581 (ξένος); to be a host (passively, a guest); by implication, be (make, appear) strange entertain, lodge, (thin γάρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par τινα any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing εἰσφέρεις lead into εἰσφέρω eisphérō from G1519 (εἰς) and G5342 (φέρω); to carry inward (literally or figuratively) bring (in), lead into εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὰς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀκοὰς hearing ἀκοή akoḗ from G191 (ἀκούω); hearing (the act, the sense or the thing heard) audience, ear, fame, which ye heard, hearing, preache ἡμῶν I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me · βουλόμεθα will βούλομαι boúlomai middle voice of a primary verb; to will, i.e. (reflexively) be willing be disposed, minded, intend, list, (be, of own) w οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s γνῶναι come to know γινώσκω ginṓskō a prolonged form of a primary verb; to know (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications ( ⸂ τίνα any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing θέλει will θέλω thélō apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι); to determine (as an active option from subjective im ταῦτα this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it εἶναι be εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when .

For you are bringing some strange notions to our ears, and we want to know what they mean.”

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Ἀθηναῖοι Athenian Ἀθηναῖος Athēnaîos from G116 (Ἀθῆναι); an Athenæan or inhabitant of Athenæ Athenian δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng πάντες all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐπιδημοῦντες sojourn ἐπιδημέω epidēméō from a compound of G1909 (ἐπί) and G1218 (δῆμος); to make oneself at home, i.e. (by extension) to reside (in a foreign c ξένοι new ξένος xénos apparently a primary word; foreign (literally, alien, or figuratively, novel); by implication, a guest or (vice-versa) e εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( οὐδὲν no one οὐδείς oudeís from G3761 (οὐδέ) and G1520 (εἷς); not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing any (man), aught, man, ἕτερον another ἕτερος héteros (an-, the) other or different altered, else, next (day), one, (an-)other, some, strange ηὐκαίρουν ἢ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λέγειν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh τι who τίς tís probably emphatic of G5100 (τὶς); an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) every m ⸀ ἢ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀκούειν hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be ⸀ τι who τίς tís probably emphatic of G5100 (τὶς); an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) every m καινότερον fresh καινός kainós new (especially in freshness; while G3501 (νέος) is properly so with respect to age new .

Now all the Athenians and foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing more than hearing and articulating new ideas.

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Σταθεὶς cause to stand ἵστημι hístēmi a prolonged form of a primary (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intran ⸀ δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng Παῦλος Paul Παῦλος Paûlos of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall μέσῳ middle μέσος mésos from G3326 (μετά); middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun) among, X before them, between, + forth, mid(-day, -night), τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἀρείου Areopagus Ἄρειος Πάγος Áreios Págos from (the name of the Greek deity of war) and a derivative of G4078 (πήγνυμι); rock of Ares, a place in Athens Areopagus Πάγου Areopagus Ἄρειος Πάγος Áreios Págos from (the name of the Greek deity of war) and a derivative of G4078 (πήγνυμι); rock of Ares, a place in Athens Areopagus ἔφη say φημί phēmí properly, the same as the base of G5457 (φῶς) and G5316 (φαίνω); to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say · Ἄνδρες male human being ἀνήρ anḗr a primary word (compare G444 (ἄνθρωπος)); a man (properly as an individual male) fellow, husband, man, sir Ἀθηναῖοι Athenian Ἀθηναῖος Athēnaîos from G116 (Ἀθῆναι); an Athenæan or inhabitant of Athenæ Athenian , κατὰ down from κατά katá a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dat πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, δεισιδαιμονεστέρους respectful of what is δεισιδαιμονέστερος deisidaimonésteros the compound of a derivative of the base of G1169 (δειλός) and G1142 (δαίμων); more religious than others too superstiti ὑμᾶς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou θεωρῶ look at θεωρέω theōréō from a derivative of G2300 (θεάομαι) (perhaps by addition of G3708 (ὁράω)); to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literal ·

Then Paul stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I see that in every way you are very religious.

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διερχόμενος pass through διέρχομαι diérchomai from G1223 (διά) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to traverse (literally) come, depart, go (about, abroad, everywhere, over, through γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἀναθεωρῶν look at attentively ἀναθεωρέω anatheōréō from G303 (ἀνά) and G2334 (θεωρέω); to look again (i.e. attentively) at (literally or figuratively) behold, consider τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, σεβάσματα object of worship σέβασμα sébasma from G4573 (σεβάζομαι); something adored, i.e. an object of worship (god, altar, etc) devotion, that is worshipped ὑμῶν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou εὗρον find εὑρίσκω heurískō a prolonged form of a primary , which (together with another cognate form) is used for it in all the tenses except the p καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too βωμὸν altar βωμός bōmós from the base of G939 (βάσις); properly, a stand, i.e. (specially) an altar altar ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ᾧ who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, ἐπεγέγραπτο write upon ἐπιγράφω epigráphō from G1909 (ἐπί) and G1125 (γράφω); to inscribe (physically or mentally) inscription, write in (over, thereon) · Ἀγνώστῳ unknown ἄγνωστος ágnōstos from G1 (Α) (as negative particle) and G1110 (γνωστός); unknown unknown θεῷ God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go . ⸀ ὃ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s ἀγνοοῦντες not know ἀγνοέω agnoéō from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G3539 (νοιέω); not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by im εὐσεβεῖτε dutiful εὐσεβέω eusebéō from G2152 (εὐσεβής); to be pious, i.e. (towards God) to worship, or (towards parents) to respect (support) show piety, , ⸀ τοῦτο this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it ἐγὼ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me καταγγέλλω declare openly καταγγέλλω katangéllō from G2596 (κατά) and the base of G32 (ἄγγελος); to proclaim, promulgate declare, preach, shew, speak of, teach ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou .

For as I walked around and examined your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. Therefore what you worship as something unknown, I now proclaim to you.

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ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θεὸς God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ποιήσας do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κόσμον world κόσμος kósmos probably from the base of G2865 (κομίζω); orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , οὗτος this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it οὐρανοῦ heaven οὐρανός ouranós perhaps from the same as G3735 (ὄρος) (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of Go καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too γῆς earth γῆ gē contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (includ ⸂ ὑπάρχων am ὑπάρχω hypárchō from G5259 (ὑπό) and G756 (ἄρχομαι); to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence (be present or at hand); expleti κύριος lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall χειροποιήτοις done or made with χειροποίητος cheiropoíētos from G5495 (χείρ) and a derivative of G4160 (ποιέω); manufactured, i.e. of human construction made by (make with) hands ναοῖς temple ναός naós from a primary (to dwell); a fane, shrine, temple shrine, temple κατοικεῖ dwell in κατοικέω katoikéō from G2596 (κατά) and G3611 (οἰκέω); to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively) dwell(-er), inhabitan

The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands.

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οὐδὲ not even οὐδέ oudé from G3756 (οὐ) and G1161 (δέ); not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), n ὑπὸ primary preposition ὑπό hypó a primary preposition; under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, thro χειρῶν hand χείρ cheír perhaps from the base of G5494 (χειμών) in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (χάσμα) (through the idea of holl ⸀ἀνθρωπίνων θεραπεύεται care for θεραπεύω therapeúō from the same as G2324 (θεράπων); to wait upon menially, i.e. (figuratively) to adore (God), or (specially) to relieve ( προσδεόμενός want more προσδέομαι prosdéomai from G4314 (πρός) and G1189 (δέομαι); to require additionally, i.e. want further need τινος any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing , αὐτὸς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive διδοὺς give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide πᾶσι ζωὴν life ζωή zōḗ from G2198 (ζάω); life (literally or figuratively) life(-time) καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πνοὴν wind πνοή pnoḗ from G4154 (πνέω); respiration, a breeze breath, wind ⸂ καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ·

Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.

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ἐποίησέν do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid τε and τέ té a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of G2532 (καί)) also, an ἐξ from out ἐκ ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; ⸀ ἑνὸς one εἷς heîs a primary numeral; one a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some πᾶν all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ἔθνος people ἔθνος éthnos probably from G1486 (ἔθω); a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, ἀνθρώπων man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man κατοικεῖν dwell in κατοικέω katoikéō from G2596 (κατά) and G3611 (οἰκέω); to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively) dwell(-er), inhabitan ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w ⸂ παντὸς all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw προσώπου face πρόσωπον prósōpon from G4314 (πρός) and (the visage, from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, asp τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, γῆς earth γῆ gē contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (includ , ὁρίσας define ὁρίζω horízō from G3725 (ὅριον); to mark out or bound (horizon), i.e. (figuratively) to appoint, decree, specify declare, determine, προστεταγμένους instruct προστάσσω prostássō from G4314 (πρός) and G5021 (τάσσω); to arrange towards, i.e. (figuratively) enjoin bid, command καιροὺς fitting season καιρός kairós an occasion, i.e. set or proper time X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὰς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὁροθεσίας setting of boundaries ὁροθεσία horothesía from a compound of the base of G3725 (ὅριον) and a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι); a limit-placing, i.e. (concretely) boun τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κατοικίας dwelling κατοικία katoikía residence (properly, the condition; but by implication, the abode itself) habitation αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ,

From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.

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ζητεῖν seek ζητέω zētéō to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against lif τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ θεὸν God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go εἰ if εἰ ei a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether ἄρα then ἄρα ára probably from G142 (αἴρω) (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less deci γε at least γέ gé a primary particle of emphasis or qualification (often used with other particles prefixed) and besides, doubtless, at le ψηλαφήσειαν feel ψηλαφάω psēlapháō from the base of G5567 (ψάλλω) (compare G5586 (ψῆφος)); to manipulate, i.e. verify by contact; figuratively, to search f αὐτὸν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εὕροιεν find εὑρίσκω heurískō a prolonged form of a primary , which (together with another cognate form) is used for it in all the tenses except the p , καί and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too γε at least γέ gé a primary particle of emphasis or qualification (often used with other particles prefixed) and besides, doubtless, at le οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no μακρὰν far away μακράν makrán feminine accusative case singular of G3117 (μακρός) (G3598 (ὁδός) being implied); at a distance (literally or figurative ἀπὸ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig ἑνὸς one εἷς heîs a primary numeral; one a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some ἑκάστου each ἕκαστος hékastos as if a superlative of (afar); each or every any, both, each (one), every (man, one, woman), particularly ἡμῶν I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ὑπάρχοντα goods ὑπάρχοντα hypárchonta neuter plural of present participle active of G5225 (ὑπάρχω) as noun; things extant or in hand, i.e. property or possess .

God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.

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ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par ζῶμεν live ζάω záō a primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively) life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too κινούμεθα move κινέω kinéō from (poetic for , to go); to stir (transitively), literally or figuratively (re-)move(-r), way καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐσμέν are εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when , ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, καί and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τινες any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καθʼ down from κατά katá a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dat ὑμᾶς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ποιητῶν doer ποιητής poiētḗs from G4160 (ποιέω); a performer; specially, a poet; --doer, poet εἰρήκασιν say ἐρέω eréō probably a fuller form of G4483 (ῥέω); an alternate for G2036 (ἔπω) in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say call, · Τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too γένος offspring γένος génos from G1096 (γίνομαι); kin (abstract or concrete, literal or figurative, individual or collective) born, country(-man), d ἐσμέν are εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when .

‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring.’

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γένος offspring γένος génos from G1096 (γίνομαι); kin (abstract or concrete, literal or figurative, individual or collective) born, country(-man), d οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s ὑπάρχοντες am ὑπάρχω hypárchō from G5259 (ὑπό) and G756 (ἄρχομαι); to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence (be present or at hand); expleti τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θεοῦ God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ὀφείλομεν owe ὀφείλω opheílō probably from the base of G3786 (ὄφελος) (through the idea of accruing); to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under νομίζειν think νομίζω nomízō from G3551 (νόμος); properly, to do by law (usage), i.e. to accustom (passively, be usual); by extension, to deem or reg χρυσῷ anything made of gold χρυσός chrysós perhaps from the base of G5530 (χράομαι) (through the idea of the utility of the metal); gold; by extension, a golden ar ἢ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀργύρῳ silver as a metal ἄργυρος árgyros from (shining); silver (the metal, in the articles or coin) silver ἢ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λίθῳ stone λίθος líthos apparently a primary word; a stone (literally or figuratively) (mill-, stumbling-)stone , χαράγματι sculpture χάραγμα cháragma from the same as G5482 (χάραξ); a scratch or etching, i.e. stamp (as a badge of servitude), or scupltured figure (statue τέχνης art τέχνη téchnē from the base of G5088 (τίκτω); art (as productive), i.e. (specially), a trade, or (generally) skill art, craft, occupat καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐνθυμήσεως inward thought ἐνθύμησις enthýmēsis from G1760 (ἐνθυμέομαι); deliberation device, thought ἀνθρώπου man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man , τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θεῖον brimstone θεῖον theîon probably neuter of G2304 (θεῖος) (in its original sense of flashing); sulphur brimstone εἶναι be εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ὅμοιον like ὅμοιος hómoios from the base of G3674 (ὁμοῦ); similar (in appearance or character) like, + manner .

Therefore, being offspring of God, we should not think that the Divine Being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by man’s skill and imagination.

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τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μὲν truly μέν mén a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s χρόνους season χρόνος chrónos of uncertain derivation; a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540 (καιρός), which designa τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγνοίας ignorance ἄγνοια ágnoia from G50 (ἀγνοέω); ignorance (properly, the quality) ignorance ὑπεριδὼν overlook ὑπερείδω hypereídō from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G1492 (εἴδω); to overlook, i.e. not punish wink at ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θεὸς God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, νῦν now νῦν nŷn a primary particle of present time; now (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present ⸀ παραγγέλλει notify παραγγέλλω parangéllō from G3844 (παρά) and the base of G32 (ἄγγελος); to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin (give in) charge τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀνθρώποις man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man ⸀ πάντας all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw πανταχοῦ everywhere πανταχοῦ pantachoû genitive case (as adverb of place) of a presumed derivative of G3956 (πᾶς); universally in all places, everywhere μετανοεῖν repent μετανοέω metanoéō from G3326 (μετά) and G3539 (νοιέω); to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction) rep ,

Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.

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⸀ καθότι according as καθότι kathóti from G2596 (κατά); and G3739 (ὅς) and G5100 (τὶς); according to which certain thing, i.e. as far (or inasmuch) as (accor ἔστησεν cause to stand ἵστημι hístēmi a prolonged form of a primary (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intran ἡμέραν day ἡμέρα hēméra feminine (with G5610 (ὥρα) implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)) meaning tame, i.e. ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ᾗ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μέλλει about to μέλλω méllō a strengthened form of G3199 (μέλω) (through the idea of expectation); to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer som κρίνειν judge κρίνω krínō properly, to distinguish, i.e. decide (mentally or judicially); by implication, to try, condemn, punish avenge, conclude τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οἰκουμένην inhabited Roman world οἰκουμένη oikouménē feminine participle present passive of G3611 (οἰκέω) (as noun, by implication, of G1093 (γῆ)); land, i.e. the (terrene p ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall δικαιοσύνῃ righteousness δικαιοσύνη dikaiosýnē from G1342 (δίκαιος); equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification righteousness ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ἀνδρὶ male human being ἀνήρ anḗr a primary word (compare G444 (ἄνθρωπος)); a man (properly as an individual male) fellow, husband, man, sir ᾧ who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, ὥρισεν define ὁρίζω horízō from G3725 (ὅριον); to mark out or bound (horizon), i.e. (figuratively) to appoint, decree, specify declare, determine, , πίστιν faith πίστις pístis from G3982 (πείθω); persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a rel παρασχὼν offer παρέχω paréchō from G3844 (παρά) and G2192 (ἔχω); to hold near, i.e. present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion bring, do, give, keep, πᾶσιν all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ἀναστήσας raise up ἀνίστημι anístēmi from G303 (ἀνά) and G2476 (ἵστημι); to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive) arise, lift up, rais αὐτὸν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐκ from out ἐκ ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; νεκρῶν dead νεκρός nekrós from an apparently primary (a corpse); dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun) dead .

For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”

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Ἀκούσαντες hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἀνάστασιν rising again ἀνάστασις anástasis from G450 (ἀνίστημι); a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by i νεκρῶν dead νεκρός nekrós from an apparently primary (a corpse); dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun) dead οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μὲν truly μέν mén a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause ἐχλεύαζον mock χλευάζω chleuázō from a derivative probably of G5491 (χεῖλος); to throw out the lip, i.e. jeer at mock οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng εἶπαν Ἀκουσόμεθά hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ⸂ περὶ about περί perí from the base of G4008 (πέραν); properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various τούτου this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πάλιν again πάλιν pálin probably from the same as G3823 (πάλη) (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) .

When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.”

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⸀ οὕτως so οὕτω hoútō adverb from G3778 (οὗτος); in this way (referring to what precedes or follows) after that, after (in) this manner, as, e ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Παῦλος Paul Παῦλος Paûlos of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman ἐξῆλθεν come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge ἐκ from out ἐκ ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; μέσου middle μέσος mésos from G3326 (μετά); middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun) among, X before them, between, + forth, mid(-day, -night), αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ·

At that, Paul left the Areopagus.

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τινὲς any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἄνδρες male human being ἀνήρ anḗr a primary word (compare G444 (ἄνθρωπος)); a man (properly as an individual male) fellow, husband, man, sir κολληθέντες glue κολλάω kolláō from (glue); to glue, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to stick (figuratively) cleave, join (self), keep company αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐπίστευσαν believe πιστεύω pisteúō from G4102 (πίστις); to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to en , ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall οἷς who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too Διονύσιος Dionysius Διονύσιος Dionýsios from (Bacchus); reveller; Dionysius, an Athenian Dionysius ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἀρεοπαγίτης member of the Council Ἀρεοπαγίτης Areopagítēs from G697 (Ἄρειος Πάγος); an Areopagite or member of the court held on Mars' Hill Areopagite καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too γυνὴ woman γυνή gynḗ probably from the base of G1096 (γίνομαι); a woman; specially, a wife wife, woman ὀνόματι name ὄνομα ónoma from a presumed derivative of the base of G1097 (γινώσκω) (compare G3685 (ὀνίνημι)); a name (literally or figuratively) Δάμαρις Damaris Δάμαρις Dámaris probably from the base of G1150 (δαμάζω); perhaps gentle; Damaris, an Athenian woman Damaris καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἕτεροι another ἕτερος héteros (an-, the) other or different altered, else, next (day), one, (an-)other, some, strange σὺν with σύν sýn a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than G3326 (μετά) or G3844 (παρά)), i.e. by asso αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

But some joined him and believed, including Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others who were with them.