I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:
I was in the citie of Ioppa praying, and in a trance I ſaw a viſion, a certaine veſſell deſcend, as it had beene a great ſheete, let downe from heauen by foure corners, and it came euen to me.
Ἐγὼ ἤμην ἐν πόλει Ἰόππῃ προσευχόμενος, καὶ εἶδον ἐν ἐκστάσει ὅραμα, καταβαῖνον σκεῦός τι, ὡς ὀθόνην μεγάλην τέσσαρσιν ἀρχαῖς καθιεμένην ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ, καὶ ἦλθεν ἄχρις ἐμοῦ·
Ἐγὼ ἤμην ἐν πόλει Ἰόππῃ προσευχόμενος, καὶ εἶδον ἐν ἐκστάσει ὅραμα, καταβαῖνον σκεῦός τι ὡς ὀθόνην μεγάλην, τέσσαρσιν ἀρχαῖς καθιεμένην ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ, καὶ ἦλθεν ἄχρις ἐμοῦ.
ἀρχή , feminine noun, archē — beginning, origin (value 709)
G746,
ἀρχή archḗ, ar-khay'; from G756; (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank):—beginning, corner, (at the, the) first (estate), magistrate, power, principality, principle, rule.beginning, origin
the person or thing that commences, the first person or thing in a series, the leader
that by which anything begins to be, the origin, the active cause
the extremity of a thing
of the corners of a sail
the first place, principality, rule, magistracy
of angels and demons
Used in 56 Verses, 18 Books 58 Occurrence Count
ἄχρι , preposition/conjunction, achri — until, as far as (value 711)
G891,
ἄχρι áchri, akh'-ree; akin to G206 (through the idea of a terminus); (of time) until or (of place) up to:—as far as, for, in(-to), till, (even, un-)to, until, while. Compare G3360.Used in 49 Verses, 10 Books 49 Occurrence Count
ἐγώ , pronoun, egō — I (only expressed when emphatic) (value 808)
G1473,
ἐγώ egṓ, eg-o'; a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic):—I, me. For the other cases and the plural see G1691, G1698, G1700, G2248, G2249, G2254, G2257, etc.Used in 334 Verses, 23 Books 369 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
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
ἔκστασις , feminine noun, ekstasis — a displacement (of the mind), bewilderment, ecstasy (value 936)
G1611,
ἔκστασις ékstasis, ek'-stas-is; from G1839; a displacement of the mind, i.e. bewilderment, "ecstasy":—+ be amazed, amazement, astonishment, trance.any casting down of a thing from its proper place or state, displacement
a throwing of the mind out of its normal state, alienation of mind, whether such as makes a lunatic or that of a man who by some sudden emotion is transported as it were out of himself, so that in this rapt condition, although he is awake, his mind is drawn off from all surrounding objects and wholly fixed on things divine that he sees nothing but the forms and images lying within, and thinks that he perceives with his bodily eyes and ears realities shown him by God.
amazement, the state of one who, either owing to the importance or the novelty of an event, is thrown into a state of blended fear and wonderment
Used in 7 Verses, 3 Books 7 Occurrence Count
ἐμοῦ , genitive [ablative] pronoun, emou — me, mine, my (value 515)
G1700,
ἐμοῦ emoû, em-oo'; a prolonged form of G3449; of me:—me, mine, my.Used in 108 Verses, 16 Books 113 Occurrence Count
ἐν , preposition, en — in, on, at, by, with (value 55)
G1722,
ἐν en, en; a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:—about, after, against, + almost, × altogether, among, × as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), × mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, × outwardly, one, × quickly, × shortly, (speedi-)ly, × that, × there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.Used in 2127 Verses, 27 Books 2799 Occurrence Count
ἔρχομαι , verb, erchomai — to come, go (value 826)
G2064,
ἔρχομαι érchomai, er'-khom-ahee; middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) ἐλεύθομαι eleúthomai el-yoo'-thom-ahee, or (active) ἔλθω élthō el'-tho, which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):—accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, × light, × next, pass, resort, be set.to come
of persons
to come from one place to another, and used both of persons arriving and of those returning
to appear, make one's appearance, come before the public
metaph.
to come into being, arise, come forth, show itself, find place or influence
be established, become known, to come (fall) into or unto
to go, to follow one
Used in 604 Verses, 24 Books 641 Occurrence Count
ἤμην , adverb, ēmēn — I was (value 106)
G2252,
ἤμην ḗmēn, ay'-mane; a prolonged form of G2258; I was:—be, was. (Sometimes unexpressed).Used in 16 Verses, 6 Books 16 Occurrence Count
Ἰόππη , proper locative noun, ioppē — Joppa, a city of Pal (value 248)
G2445,
Ἰόππη Ióppē, ee-op'-pay; of Hebrew origin (H3305); Joppe (i.e. Japho), a place in Palestine:—Joppa.Joppa or Japho = "beautiful"
a city of Palestine on the Mediterranean, lying on the border of the tribes of Dan and Ephraim. It was subject to the Jews from the times of the Maccabees. It had a famous but dangerous port and carried on a flourishing trade. It is now called Jaffa.
Used in 10 Verses, 1 Book 10 Occurrence Count
καθίημι , verb, kathiēmi — to let down (value 98)
G2524,
καθίημι kathíēmi, kath-ee'-ay-mee; from G2596; and ἵημι híēmi (to send); to lower:—let down.to send down, to let down
Used in 4 Verses, 2 Books 4 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
καταβαίνω , verb, katabainō — to go down (value 1185)
G2597,
καταβαίνω katabaínō, kat-ab-ah'-ee-no; from G2596 and the base of G939; to descend (literally or figuratively):—come (get, go, step) down, fall (down).to go down, come down, descend
the place from which one has come down from
to come down
as from the temple at Jerusalem, from the city of Jerusalem
of celestial beings coming down to earth
to be cast down
of things
to come (i.e. be sent) down
to come (i.e. fall) down
from the upper regions of the air
metaph. to (go i.e.) be cast down to the lowest state of wretchedness and shame
Used in 80 Verses, 10 Books 80 Occurrence Count
μέγας , adjective, megas — great (value 249)
G3173,
μέγας mégas, meg'-as; (including the prolonged forms, feminine μεγάλη megálē, plural μεγάλοι megáloi, etc.; compare also G3176, G3187); big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application):—(+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, × to years.great
of the external form or sensible appearance of things (or of persons)
in particular, of space and its dimensions, as respects
mass and weight: great
compass and extent: large, spacious
measure and height: long
stature and age: great, old
of number and quantity: numerous, large, abundant
of age: the elder
used of intensity and its degrees: with great effort, of the affections and emotions of the mind, of natural events powerfully affecting the senses: violent, mighty, strong
predicated of rank, as belonging to
persons, eminent for ability, virtue, authority, power
things esteemed highly for their importance: of great moment, of great weight, importance
a thing to be highly esteemed for its excellence: excellent
splendid, prepared on a grand scale, stately
great things
of God's preeminent blessings
of things which overstep the province of a created being, proud (presumptuous) things, full of arrogance, derogatory to the majesty of God
Used in 184 Verses, 15 Books 194 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
ὀθόνη , feminine noun, othonē — fine linen, a sheet or sail (value 207)
G3607,
ὀθόνη othónē, oth-on'-ay; of uncertain affinity; a linen cloth, i.e. (especially) a sail:—sheet.linen (i.e. fine white linen for women's clothing)
linen clothes (sheet or sail)
Used in 2 Verses, 1 Book 2 Occurrence Count
ὅραμα , neuter noun, horama — that which is seen (value 212)
G3705,
ὅραμα hórama, hor'-am-ah; from G3708; something gazed at, i.e. a spectacle (especially supernatural):—sight, vision.that which is seen, spectacle
a sight divinely granted in an ecstasy or in a sleep, a vision
Used in 12 Verses, 2 Books 12 Occurrence Count
ὁράω , verb, horaō — to see, perceive, attend to (value 971)
G3708,
†ὁράω horáō, hor-ah'-o; properly, to stare at (compare G3700), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear:—behold, perceive, see, take heed.to see with the eyes
to see with the mind, to perceive, know
to see, i.e. become acquainted with by experience, to experience
to see, to look to
to take heed, beware
to care for, pay heed to
I was seen, showed myself, appeared
Used in 54 Verses, 14 Books 58 Occurrence Count
οὐρανός , masculine noun, ouranos — heaven (value 891)
G3772,
οὐρανός ouranós, oo-ran-os'; perhaps from the same as G3735 (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity):—air, heaven(-ly), sky.the vaulted expanse of the sky with all things visible in it
the universe, the world
the aerial heavens or sky, the region where the clouds and the tempests gather, and where thunder and lightning are produced
the sidereal or starry heavens
the region above the sidereal heavens, the seat of order of things eternal and consummately perfect where God dwells and other heavenly beings
Used in 264 Verses, 20 Books 284 Occurrence Count
πόλις , feminine noun, polis — a city (value 390)
G4172,
πόλις pólis, pol'-is; probably from the same as G4171, or perhaps from G4183; a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size):—city.a city
one's native city, the city in which one lives
the heavenly Jerusalem
the abode of the blessed in heaven
of the visible capital in the heavenly kingdom, to come down to earth after the renovation of the world by fire
the inhabitants of a city
Used in 155 Verses, 13 Books 164 Occurrence Count
προσεύχομαι , verb, proseuchomai — to pray (value 1576)
G4336,
προσεύχομαι proseúchomai, pros-yoo'-khom-ahee; from G4314 and G2172; to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship:—pray (X earnestly, for), make prayer.to offer prayers, to pray
Used in 82 Verses, 15 Books 87 Occurrence Count
σκεῦος , neuter noun, skeuos — a vessel, implement, pl. goods (value 895)
G4632,
σκεῦος skeûos, skyoo'-os; of uncertain affinity; a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively [specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband]):—goods, sail, stuff, vessel.a vessel
an implement
in the plural
household utensils, domestic gear
the tackle and armament of vessels, used specifically of sails and ropes
metaph.
a man of quality, a chosen instrument
in a bad sense, an assistant in accomplishing an evil deed
"Vessel" was a common Greek metaphor for "body" since Greeks thought of souls living temporarily in bodies.
Used in 22 Verses, 12 Books 23 Occurrence Count
τέσσαρες , adjective, tessares — four (value 1011)
G5064,
τέσσαρες téssares, tes'-sar-es; a plural number; four:—four.Used in 35 Verses, 6 Books 42 Occurrence Count
τὶς , pronoun, tis — a certain one, someone, anyone (value 510)
G5100,
τὶς tìs, tis; an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:—a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), × wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).a certain, a certain one
some, some time, a while
Used in 496 Verses, 26 Books 541 Occurrence Count
ὡς , adverb, hōs — as, like as, even as, when, since, as long as (value 1000)
G5613,
ὡς hōs, hoce; probably adverb of comparative from G3739; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):—about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, × with all speed.Used in 435 Verses, 26 Books 494 Occurrence Count
| Acts 11:5Modern KJV—Authorized Version |
| I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me: |
| Original Text (TR 1894)Stephanus 1550 (Total 13215) |
| Ἐγὼ ἤμην ἐν πόλει Ἰόππῃ προσευχόμενος, καὶ εἶδον ἐν ἐκστάσει ὅραμα, καταβαῖνον σκεῦός τι, ὡς ὀθόνην μεγάλην τέσσαρσιν ἀρχαῖς καθιεμένην ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ, καὶ ἦλθεν ἄχρις ἐμοῦ· |
| Verse #27313 (Ch. #1029) — 27 words, 142 lettersText Copied! |
| Data from Strong's Concordance |
| KJV |
Strong's # |
Greek |
Value |
| I |
G1473egō |
ἐγώ |
808 |
| was |
G1510eimi |
εἰμί |
65 |
| in |
G1722en |
ἐν |
55 |
| the city |
G4172polis |
πόλις |
390 |
| of Joppa |
G2445ioppē |
Ἰόππη |
248 |
| praying: |
G4336proseuchomai |
προσεύχομαι |
1576 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| in |
G1722en |
ἐν |
55 |
| a trance |
G1611ekstasis |
ἔκστασις |
936 |
| I saw |
G3708horaō |
ὁράω |
971 |
| a vision, |
G3705horama |
ὅραμα |
212 |
| A certain |
G5100tis |
τὶς |
510 |
| vessel |
G4632skeuos |
σκεῦος |
895 |
| descend, |
G2597katabainō |
καταβαίνω |
1185 |
| as it had been |
G5613hōs |
ὡς |
1000 |
| a great |
G3173megas |
μέγας |
249 |
| sheet, |
G3607othonē |
ὀθόνη |
207 |
| let down |
G2524kathiēmi |
καθίημι |
98 |
| from |
G1537ek |
ἐκ |
25 |
| heaven |
G3772ouranos |
οὐρανός |
891 |
| by four |
G5064tessares |
τέσσαρες |
1011 |
| corners; |
G746archē |
ἀρχή |
709 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| it came |
G2064erchomai |
ἔρχομαι |
826 |
| even to |
G891achri |
ἄχρι |
711 |
| me: |
G1473egō |
ἐγώ |
808 |
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