KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Acts 12:13–16
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Acts 12:13
13And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
13And as Peter knocked at the doore of the gate, a damosell came ‖to hearken, named Rhoda.
- Or, to aske who was there.
Acts 12:14
14And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
14And when she knew Peters voice, she opened not the gate for gladnes, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
Acts 12:15
15And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.
15And they said vnto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was euen so. Then said they, It it his Angel.
Acts 12:16
16But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
16But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the doore, and saw him, they were astonished.
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DEFINED WORDS
Acts 12:13
To strike or beat upon, especially at a door.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
To listen attentively, give heed, or obey.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Called; denominated; designated by name.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
DEFINED WORDS
Acts 12:14
Perceived, understood, recognized, or was acquainted with.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Made open, uncovered, unsealed, revealed, or made accessible.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Pleased; affected with pleasure or moderate joy; moderately happy.
Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
To tell: to say, relate, inform, count, or make known.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
DEFINED WORDS
Acts 12:15
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Out of sound judgment or self-control; beside oneself.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
constantly
Steadfastly; confidently; without wavering.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893
Declared; asserted; averred; confirmed; ratified.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Just as, or in the same manner stated.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A messenger; especially a heavenly messenger sent by God.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
DEFINED WORDS
Acts 12:16
However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Drawn out; protracted; produced; extended in length; extended without interruption.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Striking or beating upon something, especially a door, to gain attention or entrance.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Made open, uncovered, unsealed, revealed, or made accessible.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
astonished
Amazed; confounded with fear, surprise, or admiration.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
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From verse 13
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Open the full verse study16But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
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Open the full verse study25When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:
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Open the full verse study16But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.
17Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man’s disciples? He saith, I am not.
From verse 14
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Open the full verse study41And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
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Open the full verse study8And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
From verse 15
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Open the full verse study10Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
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Open the full verse study24And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.
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Open the full verse study11And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.
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Open the full verse study37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
38And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
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Open the full verse study11And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.
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Open the full verse study14¶ Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
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Open the full verse study16The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
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Open the full verse study16If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.
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