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Acts 28:4–7

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And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.
And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.
Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.
In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.
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From verse 4

  1. Luke 13:2Rank 1 from verse 4
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    2And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilæans were sinners above all the Galilæans, because they suffered such things?

  2. Luke 13:4Rank 2 from verse 4
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    4Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?

  3. Acts 28:2Rank 3 from verse 4
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    2And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

  4. Acts 28:5Rank 4 from verse 4
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    5And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.

  5. John 7:24Rank 5 from verse 4
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    24Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

From verse 5

  1. Luke 10:19Rank 1 from verse 5
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    19Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

  2. Mark 16:18Rank 2 from verse 5
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    18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

  3. Psalms 91:13Rank 3 from verse 5
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    13Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

  4. Numbers 21:6–9Rank 4 from verse 5
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    6And the Lord sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.

    7¶ Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the Lord, and against thee; pray unto the Lord, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.

    8And the Lord said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.

    9And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.

  5. Revelation 9:3–4Rank 5 from verse 5
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    3And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.

    4And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.

From verse 6

  1. Acts 12:22Rank 1 from verse 6
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    22And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

  2. Acts 14:11–13Rank 2 from verse 6
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    11And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

    12And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

    13Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.

  3. Matthew 21:9Rank 3 from verse 6
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    9And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

  4. Matthew 27:22Rank 4 from verse 6
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    22Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

From verse 7

  1. Matthew 10:40–41Rank 1 from verse 7
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    40¶ He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

    41He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.

  2. Acts 13:7Rank 2 from verse 7
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    7Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

  3. Acts 18:12Rank 3 from verse 7
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    12¶ And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,

  4. Acts 23:24Rank 4 from verse 7
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    24And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.

  5. Acts 28:2Rank 5 from verse 7
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    2And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

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DEFINED WORDS

Acts 28:4

COMBINED MEANING

venomous

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Containing, producing, or capable of inflicting poison, as a harmful biting creature.

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

COMBINED MEANING

hang

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Sense 1: To suspend or be suspended from above, or to attach or hold by a support. Sense 2: To put to death by suspension upon a tree or gallows. Sense 3: To droop or be lowered. Sense 4: By figure, to depend upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

doubt

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Sense 1: Uncertainty, perplexity, or wavering of mind; hesitation to believe or be settled in opinion. Sense 2: To be uncertain, question, or waver in judgment.

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

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

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escaped

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of escape, meaning to flee from and avoid; to get out of the way; to shun; to obtain security from; to pass without harm.

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COMBINED MEANING

sea

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1. A great body or expanse of gathered waters, including a named sea or lake, in which ships and creatures move. 2. The large brazen or molten basin made for the temple and called a sea. 3. Something represented or compared as a sea.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

yet

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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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suffereth

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Third-person singular present form of suffer. Sense 1: To suffer: to bear, undergo, or endure. Sense 2: To allow or permit.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

live

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Sense 1: As a verb, to have or continue in life; to remain alive, be restored to life, or not die. Sense 2: To dwell, abide, or continue in a place, state, relation, or manner of life. Sense 3: To subsist or be sustained by or upon what is named. Sense 4: As an adjective, alive rather than dead; or containing fire and not extinguished.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 28:5

COMBINED MEANING

shook

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Moved suddenly or repeatedly to and fro; caused to tremble, disturbed, or cast off by shaking.

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

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fire

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Burning flame and heat that gives light, consumes, purifies, or destroys.

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harm

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Hurt, injury, damage, loss, or an adverse charge or report, according to the object and phrase.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 28:6

COMBINED MEANING

howbeit

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Nevertheless; yet; however; introducing a contrast, exception, or qualification.

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looked

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of look, meaning to direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

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

COMBINED MEANING

fallen

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1. Come or gone down from a higher or upright position; dropped or collapsed. 2. Slain, defeated, overthrown, ruined, or declined from a former position or state. 3. Come upon, into, under, or away from a person, thing, place, condition, influence, or relation. 4. Assigned or allotted. 5. In “fallen out,” happened or resulted. 6. In “fallen to,” gone over or surrendered to another side.

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dead

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Sense 1: Without life; deprived of life. Sense 2: Lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

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harm

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Hurt, injury, damage, loss, or an adverse charge or report, according to the object and phrase.

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

COMBINED MEANING

changed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of change, meaning to make or become different; to alter, exchange, replace, or pass from one state to another.

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

COMBINED MEANING

minds

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Sense 1: The faculty or state of thought, understanding, intention, disposition, memory, or will. Sense 2: As a verb, to regard or set one's thought upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

god

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1. A deity or object worshipped as a god. 2. A ruler, judge, or spiritual power bearing the title god.

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DEFINED WORDS

Acts 28:7

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

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quarters

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Sense 1: Fourth parts. Sense 2: Districts, regions, sides, directions, or appointed places.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

chief

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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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island

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A body of land surrounded by water; in older usage, sometimes a coastland.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

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

COMBINED MEANING

received

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Past-tense or past-participial form of receive (to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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lodged

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of lodge. Sense 1: To stay, dwell, or pass the night in a place. Sense 2: To settle or remain, including creatures or thoughts.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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3And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand.

4And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.

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5And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.

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6Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.

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7In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.

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8And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.

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