Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Wherefore brethren, looke ye out among you ſeuen men of honeſt report, full of the holy Ghoſt, and wiſedome, whom we may appoint ouer this buſineſſe.
ἐπισκέψασθε οὖν, ἀδελφοί, ἄνδρας ἐξ ὑμῶν μαρτυρουμένους ἑπτά, πλήρεις Πνεύματος Ἁγίου καὶ σοφίας, οὓς καταστήσομεν ἐπὶ τῆς χρείας ταύτης.
ἐπισκέψασθε οὖν, ἀδελφοὶ, ἄνδρας ἐξ ὑμῶν μαρτυρουμένους ἑπτὰ, πλήρεις πνεύματος ἁγίου καὶ σοφίας, ὃυς καταστήσομεν ἐπὶ τῆς χρείας ταύτης·
ἅγιος , adjective, hagios — sacred, holy (value 284)
G40,
ἅγιος hágios, hag'-ee-os; from ἅγος hágos (an awful thing) (compare G53, G2282); sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated):—(most) holy (one, thing), saint.Used in 219 Verses, 23 Books 228  Occurrence Count
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
ἀνήρ , masculine noun, anēr — a man (value 159)
G435,
ἀνήρ anḗr, an'-ayr; a primary word (compare G444); a man (properly as an individual male):—fellow, husband, man, sir.with reference to sex
of a male
of a husband
of a betrothed or future husband
with reference to age, and to distinguish an adult man from a boy
any male
used generically of a group of both men and women
Used in 193 Verses, 16 Books 215  Occurrence Count
ἐκ , preposition, ek — from, from out of (value 25)
G1537,
ἐκ ek, ek; a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):—after, among, × are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, × hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, × thenceforth, through, × unto, × vehemently, with(-out).out of, from, by, away from
Used in 761 Verses, 26 Books 920  Occurrence Count
ἐπί , preposition, epi — on, upon (value 95)
G1909,
ἐπί epí, ep-ee'; a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:—about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, × have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with.upon, on, at, by, before
of position, on, at, by, over, against
to, over, on, at, across, against
Used in 791 Verses, 25 Books 898  Occurrence Count
ἐπισκέπτομαι , verb, episkeptomai — to inspect, to go to see (value 821)
G1980,
ἐπισκέπτομαι episképtomai, ep-ee-skep'-tom-ahee; middle voice from G1909 and the base of G4649; to inspect, i.e. (by implication) to select; by extension, to go to see, relieve:—look out, visit.to look upon or after, to inspect, examine with the eyes
in order to see how he is, i.e. to visit, go to see one
the poor and afflicted, the sick
to look upon in order to help or to benefit
to look after, have care for, provide for: of God
to look (about) for, look out (one to choose, employ, etc.)
Used in 11 Verses, 5 Books 11  Occurrence Count
ἑπτά , indeclinable noun, hepta — seven (value 386)
G2033,
ἑπτά heptá, hep-tah'; a primary number; seven:—seven.Used in 63 Verses, 6 Books 87  Occurrence Count
καθίστημι , verb, kathistēmi — to set in order, appoint (value 598)
G2525,
καθίστημι kathístēmi, kath-is'-tay-mee; from G2596 and G2476; to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy:—appoint, be, conduct, make, ordain, set.to set, place, put
to set one over a thing (in charge of it)
to appoint one to administer an office
to set down as, constitute, to declare, show to be
to constitute, to render, make, cause to be
to conduct or bring to a certain place
to show or exhibit one's self
come forward as
Used in 21 Verses, 8 Books 22  Occurrence Count
καί , conjunction, kai — and, even, also (value 31)
G2532,
καί kaí, kahee; apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:—and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.and, also, even, indeed, but
Used in 5227 Verses, 27 Books 9277  Occurrence Count
μαρτυρέω , verb, martyreō — to bear witness, testify (value 1746)
G3140,
μαρτυρέω martyréō, mar-too-reh'-o; from G3144; to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively):—charge, give (evidence), bear record, have (obtain, of) good (honest) report, be well reported of, testify, give (have) testimony, (be, bear, give, obtain) witness.to be a witness, to bear witness, i.e. to affirm that one has seen or heard or experienced something, or that he knows it because taught by divine revelation or inspiration
to give (not to keep back) testimony
to utter honourable testimony, give a good report
conjure, implore
Used in 75 Verses, 15 Books 79  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
ὅς , pronoun, hos — usually rel. who, which, that, also demonstrative this, that (value 270)
G3739,
ὅς hós, hos; probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:—one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also G3757.Used in 1221 Verses, 27 Books 1406  Occurrence Count
οὖν , particle, oun — therefore, then, (and) so (value 520)
G3767,
οὖν oûn, oon; apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:—and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.then, therefore, accordingly, consequently, these things being so
Used in 521 Verses, 24 Books 528  Occurrence Count
οὗτος , pronoun, hoytos — this (value 1040)
G3778,
οὗτος hoûtos, hoo'-tos; from the article G3588 and G846; the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated):—he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.Used in 327 Verses, 22 Books 337  Occurrence Count
πλήρης , adjective, plērēs — full (value 426)
G4134,
πλήρης plḗrēs, play'-race; from G4130; replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete:—full.full, i.e. filled up (as opposed to empty)
of hollow vessels
of a surface, covered in every part
of the soul, thoroughly permeated with
full, i.e. complete
lacking nothing, perfect
Used in 17 Verses, 6 Books 17  Occurrence Count
πνεῦμα , neuter noun, pneuma — wind, spirit (value 576)
G4151,
πνεῦμα pneûma, pnyoo'-mah; from G4154; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:—ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare G5590.the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son
sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his personality and character (the "Holy" Spirit)
sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his work and power (the Spirit of "Truth")
never referred to as a depersonalised force
the spirit, i.e. the vital principal by which the body is animated
the rational spirit, the power by which the human being feels, thinks, decides
the soul
a spirit, i.e. a simple essence, devoid of all or at least all grosser matter, and possessed of the power of knowing, desiring, deciding, and acting
a life giving spirit
a human soul that has left the body
a spirit higher than man but lower than God, i.e. an angel
used of demons, or evil spirits, who were conceived as inhabiting the bodies of men
the spiritual nature of Christ, higher than the highest angels and equal to God, the divine nature of Christ
the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul of any one
the efficient source of any power, affection, emotion, desire, etc.
a movement of air (a gentle blast)
of the wind, hence the wind itself
breath of nostrils or mouth
Used in 350 Verses, 25 Books 383  Occurrence Count
σοφία , feminine noun, sophia — skill, wisdom (value 781)
G4678,
σοφία sophía, sof-ee'-ah; from G4680; wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual):—wisdom.wisdom, broad and full of intelligence; used of the knowledge of very diverse matters
the wisdom which belongs to men
spec. the varied knowledge of things human and divine, acquired by acuteness and experience, and summed up in maxims and proverbs
the science and learning
the act of interpreting dreams and always giving the sagest advice
the intelligence evinced in discovering the meaning of some mysterious number or vision
skill in the management of affairs
devout and proper prudence in intercourse with men not disciples of Christ, skill and discretion in imparting Christian truth
the knowledge and practice of the requisites for godly and upright living
supreme intelligence, such as belongs to God
to Christ
the wisdom of God as evinced in forming and executing counsels in the formation and government of the world and the scriptures
Used in 49 Verses, 12 Books 51  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
ταύτῃ , pronoun, tautē — her (value 1009)
G5026,
ταύτῃ taútēi, tow'-tay; dative case, accusative case and genitive case respectively of the feminine singular of G3778; (towards or of) this:—her, + hereof, it, that, + thereby, the (same), this (same).this, that, the same, see 3778
Used in 119 Verses, 16 Books 122  Occurrence Count
ὑμῶν , pronoun, hymōn — you (value 1290)
G5216,
ὑμῶν humōn, hoo-mone'; genitive case of G5210; of (from or concerning) you:—ye, you, your (own, -selves).Used in 503 Verses, 25 Books 583  Occurrence Count
χρεία , feminine noun, chreia — need, business (value 716)
G5532,
χρεία chreía, khri'-ah; from the base of G5530 or G5534; employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution:—business, lack, necessary(-ity), need(-ful), use, want.necessity, need
duty, business
Used in 47 Verses, 14 Books 49  Occurrence Count
| Acts 6:3Modern KJV—Authorized Version |
| Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. |
| Original Text (TR 1894)Stephanus 1550 (Total 14316) |
| ἐπισκέψασθε οὖν, ἀδελφοί, ἄνδρας ἐξ ὑμῶν μαρτυρουμένους ἑπτά, πλήρεις Πνεύματος Ἁγίου καὶ σοφίας, οὓς καταστήσομεν ἐπὶ τῆς χρείας ταύτης. |
| Verse #27105 (Ch. #1024) — 19 words, 114 lettersText Copied! |
| Data from Strong's Concordance |
| KJV |
Strong's # |
Greek |
Value |
| Wherefore, |
G3767oun |
οὖν |
520 |
| brethren, |
G80adelphos |
ἀδελφός |
810 |
| look ye out |
G1980episkeptomai |
ἐπισκέπτομαι |
821 |
| among you |
G4771sy |
σύ |
600 |
| seven |
G2033hepta |
ἑπτά |
386 |
| men |
G435anēr |
ἀνήρ |
159 |
| of |
G1537ek |
ἐκ |
25 |
| honest report, |
G3140martyreō |
μαρτυρέω |
1746 |
| full |
G4134plērēs |
πλήρης |
426 |
| of the |
G4151pneuma |
πνεῦμα |
576 |
| Holy |
G40hagios |
ἅγιος |
284 |
| Ghost |
G4151pneuma |
πνεῦμα |
576 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| wisdom, |
G4678sophia |
σοφία |
781 |
| whom |
G3739hos |
ὅς |
270 |
| we may appoint |
G2525kathistēmi |
καθίστημι |
598 |
| over |
G1909epi |
ἐπί |
95 |
| this |
G3778hoytos |
οὗτος |
1040 |
| business. |
G5532chreia |
χρεία |
716 |
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