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Acts 10:3

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He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.
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  1. Daniel 9:20–21Rank 1 from verse 3
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    20¶ And whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the Lord my God for the holy mountain of my God;

    21Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.

  2. Acts 3:1Rank 2 from verse 3
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    1NOW Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.

  3. Acts 5:19Rank 3 from verse 3
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    19But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,

  4. Acts 10:17Rank 4 from verse 3
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    17Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,

  5. Acts 10:19Rank 5 from verse 3
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    19¶ While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

  6. Acts 10:30Rank 6 from verse 3
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    30And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

  7. Acts 9:10Rank 7 from verse 3
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    10¶ And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

  8. Acts 9:4Rank 8 from verse 3
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    4And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

  9. Acts 11:13Rank 9 from verse 3
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    13And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;

  10. Acts 12:7–11Rank 10 from verse 3
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    7And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

    8And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.

    9And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.

    10When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.

    11And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

  11. Acts 27:23Rank 11 from verse 3
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    23For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,

  12. Exodus 33:17Rank 12 from verse 3
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    17And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.

  13. Hebrews 1:14Rank 13 from verse 3
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    14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

  14. Hebrews 1:4Rank 14 from verse 3
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    4Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

  15. Isaiah 45:4Rank 15 from verse 3
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    4For Jacob my servant’s sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me.

  16. Job 4:15–16Rank 16 from verse 3
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    15Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up:

    16It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying,

  17. Luke 1:11Rank 17 from verse 3
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    11And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

  18. Luke 2:10–11Rank 18 from verse 3
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    10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

    11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

  19. Luke 2:13Rank 19 from verse 3
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    13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

  20. Luke 23:44–46Rank 20 from verse 3
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    44And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.

    45And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.

    46¶ And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.

  21. Matthew 27:46Rank 21 from verse 3
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    46And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

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Acts 10:3

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

vision

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Something seen, especially a divinely given sight or revelation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

COMBINED MEANING

about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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angel

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Sense 1: A messenger. Sense 2: A heavenly or spiritual messenger, whether holy or fallen as stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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coming

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Sense 1: Present-participial form of come: approaching or arriving. Sense 2: The act, time, or event of approaching or arriving.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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10:1THERE was a certain man in Cæsarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

10:2A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

10:3He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

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10:4And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

10:5And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

10:6He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.

10:7And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

10:8And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.

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