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Acts 23:6–7
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Acts 23:6
6But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.
6But when Paul perceiued that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, hee cryed out in the Councill, Men and brethren, *I am a Pharisee, the sonne of a Pharisee: *of the hope and resurrection of the dead, I am called in question.
- Phil. 3.5.
- Chap. 24.21.
Acts 23:7
7And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided.
7And when hee had so said, there arose a dissension betweene the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was diuided.
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DEFINED WORDS
Acts 23:6
However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A portion or division of a whole; also to divide, separate, depart, or share.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A different or additional person or thing; the remaining one of two or more.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Members of a Jewish sect known for strict observance of its religious traditions.
Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Brothers; near kindred; fellow Israelites; or fellow believers, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
A member of a Jewish sect known for strict observance of its religious traditions.
Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616
Confident expectation or desire for good; as a verb, to expect with trust.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
resurrection
A rising again; especially, the rising of the dead.
Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616
Without life; deprived of life; also lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Named, summoned, invited, proclaimed, or addressed, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A matter asked or disputed; to inquire, examine, or reason about.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893
DEFINED WORDS
Acts 23:7
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Rose; stood up, came forth, or began to act.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
dissension
Disagreement, contention, or strife.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
In the space, relation, or distinction separating two or more.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Members of a Jewish sect known for strict observance of its religious traditions.
Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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From verse 6
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Open the full verse study15And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
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Open the full verse study21Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.
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Open the full verse study5Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.
6And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers:
7Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope’s sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.
8Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?
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Open the full verse study20For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
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Open the full verse study5Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;
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Open the full verse study23¶ The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him,
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Open the full verse study5As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.
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Open the full verse study16¶ Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
From verse 7
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Open the full verse study4But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.
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Open the full verse study40¶ Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.
41Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee?
42Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?
43So there was a division among the people because of him.
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Open the full verse study34Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
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Open the full verse study9Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
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