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Acts 3:15–16

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And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
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From verse 15

  1. Acts 2:24Rank 1 from verse 15
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    24Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

  2. Acts 2:32Rank 2 from verse 15
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    32This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

  3. Revelation 21:6Rank 3 from verse 15
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    6And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

  4. 1 Corinthians 15:45Rank 4 from verse 15
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    45And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.

  5. Acts 13:30–32Rank 5 from verse 15
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    30But God raised him from the dead:

    31And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.

    32And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,

From verse 16

  1. Matthew 21:21–22Rank 1 from verse 16
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    21Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

    22And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

  2. Acts 14:9Rank 2 from verse 16
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    9The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,

  3. Acts 3:6Rank 3 from verse 16
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    6Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

  4. Mark 16:17–18Rank 4 from verse 16
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    17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

    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.

  5. Acts 16:18Rank 5 from verse 16
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    18And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.

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Acts 3:15

COMBINED MEANING

killed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of kill, meaning to cause death, slay, put to death, or destroy life.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

prince

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A chief, head, ruler, governor, commander, noble, or person of leading authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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raised

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of raise. Sense 1: To rouse; to stir up. Sense 2: To lift or set upright. Sense 3: To exalt. Sense 4: To build or produce. Sense 5: To call forth. Sense 6: To restore to life.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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witnesses

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Sense 1: Persons who testify from knowledge. Sense 2: As a verb, attests, testifies, or gives evidence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Acts 3:16

COMBINED MEANING

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

faith

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Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.

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

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

made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

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

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man

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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strong

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Having great power, might, firmness, courage, capacity, influence, defence, health, intensity, or ability to act, endure, resist, overcome, or support.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

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

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know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

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yea

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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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perfect

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Complete, whole, sound, mature, upright, fully fitted, finished, exact, or lacking nothing required for the person, work, knowledge, state, purpose, or standard in view; to perfect is to bring to that intended completion or maturity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

soundness

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Wholeness, bodily health, or an unimpaired condition; perfect physical integrity.

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

COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

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

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14But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;

15And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.

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16And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

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17And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.

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