Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.
Then ſaid Paul, I wiſt not, brethren, that hee was the high Priſt: For it is written, * Thou ſhalt not ſpeake euill of the ruler of thy people.
ἔφη τε ὁ Παῦλος, Οὐκ ᾔδειν, ἀδελφοί, ὅτι ἐστὶν ἀρχιερεύς· γέγραπται γάρ, Ἄρχοντα τοῦ λαοῦ σου οὐκ ἐρεῖς κακῶς.
Ἔφη τε ὁ Παῦλος, Οὐκ ᾔδειν ἀδελφοὶ, ὅτι ἐστὶν ἀρχιερεύς. γέγραπται γὰρ, Ἄρχοντα τοῦ λαοῦ σου οὐκ ἐρεῖς κακῶς.
ἀδελφός , masculine noun, adelphos — a brother (value 810)
G80,
ἀδελφός adelphós, ad-el-fos'; from G1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς delphýs (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1):—brother.a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother
having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman
any fellow or man
a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection
an associate in employment or office
brethren in Christ
his brothers by blood
all men
apostles
Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place
Used in 319 Verses, 25 Books 344  Occurrence Count
ἀρχιερεύς , masculine noun, archiereus — high priest (value 1421)
G749,
ἀρχιερεύς archiereús, ar-khee-er-yuce'; from G746 and G2409; the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest:—chief (high) priest, chief of the priests.chief priest, high priest
the high priests, these comprise in addition to one holding the high priestly office, both those who had previously discharged it and although disposed, continued to have great power in the State, as well as the members of the families from which high priest were created, provided that they had much influence in public affairs.
Used of Christ because by undergoing a bloody death he offered himself as an expiatory sacrifice to God, and has entered into the heavenly sanctuary where he continually intercedes on our behalf.
Used in 120 Verses, 6 Books 123  Occurrence Count
ἄρχων , masculine noun, archōn — ruler, chief (value 1551)
G758,
ἄρχων árchōn, ar'-khone; present participle of G757; a first (in rank or power):—chief (ruler), magistrate, prince, ruler.a ruler, commander, chief, leader
Used in 36 Verses, 9 Books 37  Occurrence Count
γάρ , conjunction, gar — for, indeed (a conjunction used to express cause, explanation, inference or continuation) (value 104)
G1063,
γάρ gár, gar; a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):—and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.Used in 1016 Verses, 27 Books 1067  Occurrence Count
γράφω , verb, graphō — to write (value 1404)
G1125,
†γράφω gráphō, graf'-o; a primary verb; to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe:—describe, write(-ing, -ten).to write, with reference to the form of the letters
to delineate (or form) letters on a tablet, parchment, paper, or other material
to write, with reference to the contents of the writing
to express in written characters
to commit to writing (things not to be forgotten), write down, record
used of those things which stand written in the sacred books (of the OT)
to write to one, i.e. by writing (in a written epistle) to give information, directions
to fill with writing
to draw up in writing, compose
Used in 197 Verses, 26 Books 207  Occurrence Count
εἴδω , verb, eidō — be aware, behold, consider, perceive (value 819)
G1492,
†εἴδω eídō, i'-do; a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 and G3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know:—be aware, behold, × can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare G3700.to see
to perceive with the eyes
to perceive by any of the senses
to perceive, notice, discern, discover
to see
i.e. to turn the eyes, the mind, the attention to anything
to pay attention, observe
to see about something
i.e. to ascertain what must be done about it
to inspect, examine
to look at, behold
to experience any state or condition
to see i.e. have an interview with, to visit
to know
to know of anything
to know, i.e. get knowledge of, understand, perceive
of any fact
the force and meaning of something which has definite meaning
to know how, to be skilled in
to have regard for one, cherish, pay attention to (1Th. 5:12)
Used in 625 Verses, 26 Books 663  Occurrence Count
εἰμί , verb, eimi — I exist, I am (value 65)
G1510,
εἰμί eimí, i-mee'; the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic):—am, have been, × it is I, was. See also G1488, G1498, G1511, G1527, G2258, G2071, G2070, G2075, G2076, G2771, G2468, G5600.to be, to exist, to happen, to be present
Used in 137 Verses, 15 Books 146  Occurrence Count
ἐρέω , verb, ereō — call, say, speak of, tell (value 910)
G2046,
ἐρέω eréō, er-eh'-o; probably a fuller form of G4483; an alternate for G2036 in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say:—call, say, speak (of), tell.Used in 71 Verses, 12 Books 71  Occurrence Count
ἐστί , verb, esti — are, belong, call, come, consist (value 515)
G2076,
ἐστί estí, es-tee'; third person singular present indicative of G1510; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:—are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, × dure for a while, + follow, × have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, × must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle."he/she/it is" (third person singular of 'to be'). Used with 3739 in the following verses: Mar 3:17; 7:11, 34; 12:42; 15:15; Eph 6:17; Col 1:24; Hbr 7:2; Rev 21:8, 17. These are listed under number 3603.
Used in 838 Verses, 26 Books 926  Occurrence Count
κακῶς , adverb, kakōs — badly (value 1041)
G2560,
κακῶς kakōs, kak-oce'; from G2556; badly (physically or morally):—amiss, diseased, evil, grievously, miserably, sick, sore.miserable, to be ill
improperly, wrongly
to speak ill of, revile, one
Used in 16 Verses, 6 Books 16  Occurrence Count
λαός , masculine noun, laos — the people (value 301)
G2992,
†λαός laós, lah-os'; apparently a primary word; a people (in general; thus differing from G1218, which denotes one's own populace):—people.a people, people group, tribe, nation, all those who are of the same stock and language
of a great part of the population gathered together anywhere
Used in 139 Verses, 14 Books 143  Occurrence Count
ὁ , article, ho — the (value 70)
G3588,
ὁ ho, ho; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):—the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than "the" counted
Used in 7051 Verses, 27 Books 20257  Occurrence Count
ὅτι , conjunction, hoti — that, because (value 380)
G3754,
ὅτι hóti, hot'-ee; neuter of G3748 as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:—as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.Used in 1188 Verses, 27 Books 1291  Occurrence Count
οὐ , particle, ou — not, no (value 470)
G3756,
οὐ ou, oo; a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not:—+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also G3364, G3372.no, not; in direct questions expecting an affirmative answer
Used in 1408 Verses, 26 Books 1635  Occurrence Count
Παῦλος , proper masculine noun, paulos — (Sergius) Paulus (a Roman proconsul), also Paul (an apostle) (value 781)
G3972,
Παῦλος Paûlos, pow'-los; of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973, meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle:—Paul, Paulus.Paul or Paulus = "small or little"
Paul was the most famous of the apostles and wrote a good part of the NT, the 14 Pauline epistles
Paulus was a deputy or pro-consul of Cyprus and is said to be a prudent man, in the management of affairs, as a governor
Used in 160 Verses, 15 Books 164  Occurrence Count
σοῦ , pronoun, sou — you (value 670)
G4675,
σοῦ soû, soo; genitive case of G4771; of thee, thy:—X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.Used in 360 Verses, 19 Books 498  Occurrence Count
σύ , pronoun, sy — you (early mod. Eng. thou) (value 600)
G4771,
σύ sý, soo; the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou:—thou. See also G4571, G4671, G4675; and for the plural G5209, G5210, G5213, G5216.Used in 163 Verses, 16 Books 178  Occurrence Count
τέ , particle, te — and (denotes addition or connection) (value 305)
G5037,
τέ té, teh; a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of G2532):—also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.not only... but also
both... and
as... so
Used in 193 Verses, 14 Books 212  Occurrence Count
φημί , verb, phēmi — to declare, say (value 558)
G5346,
φημί phēmí, fay-mee'; properly, the same as the base of G5457 and G5316; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say:—affirm, say. Compare G3004.to make known one's thoughts, to declare
to say
Used in 57 Verses, 9 Books 58  Occurrence Count
| Acts 23:5Modern KJV—Authorized Version |
| Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people. |
| Original Text (TR 1894)Stephanus 1550 (Total 10753) |
| ἔφη τε ὁ Παῦλος, Οὐκ ᾔδειν, ἀδελφοί, ὅτι ἐστὶν ἀρχιερεύς· γέγραπται γάρ, Ἄρχοντα τοῦ λαοῦ σου οὐκ ἐρεῖς κακῶς. |
| Verse #27740 (Ch. #1041) — 19 words, 86 lettersText Copied! |
| Data from Strong's Concordance |
| KJV |
Strong's # |
Greek |
Value |
| Then |
G5037te |
τέ |
305 |
| said |
G5346phēmi |
φημί |
558 |
| Paul, |
G3972paulos |
Παῦλος |
781 |
| I wist |
G1492eidō |
εἴδω |
819 |
| not, |
G3756ou |
οὐ |
470 |
| brethren, |
G80adelphos |
ἀδελφός |
810 |
| that |
G3754hoti |
ὅτι |
380 |
| he was |
G1510eimi |
εἰμί |
65 |
| the high priest: |
G749archiereus |
ἀρχιερεύς |
1421 |
| for |
G1063gar |
γάρ |
104 |
| it is written, |
G1125graphō |
γράφω |
1404 |
| Thou shalt |
G2046ereō |
ἐρέω |
910 |
| not |
G3756ou |
οὐ |
470 |
| speak |
G2046ereō |
ἐρέω |
910 |
| evil |
G2560kakōs |
κακῶς |
1041 |
| of the ruler |
G758archōn |
ἄρχων |
1551 |
| of thy |
G4771sy |
σύ |
600 |
| people. |
G2992laos |
λαός |
301 |
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