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Acts 3:4–8

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And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.
And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.
Then 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.
And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength.
And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
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From verse 4

  1. Acts 14:9–10Rank 1 from verse 4
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    9The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,

    10Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.

  2. John 11:40Rank 2 from verse 4
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    40Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

  3. Acts 3:12Rank 3 from verse 4
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    12¶ And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?

  4. Luke 4:20Rank 4 from verse 4
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    20And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.

  5. John 5:6Rank 5 from verse 4
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    6When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?

From verse 6

  1. Acts 3:16Rank 1 from verse 6
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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.

  2. Acts 10:38Rank 2 from verse 6
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    38How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

  3. Acts 4:10Rank 3 from verse 6
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    10Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

  4. Acts 9:34Rank 4 from verse 6
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    34And Peter said unto him, Æneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

  5. 2 Corinthians 8:9Rank 5 from verse 6
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    9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

From verse 7

  1. Mark 1:31Rank 1 from verse 7
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    31And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

  2. Mark 9:27Rank 2 from verse 7
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    27But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.

  3. Acts 9:41Rank 3 from verse 7
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    41And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

  4. Mark 5:41Rank 4 from verse 7
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    41And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.

  5. Luke 13:13Rank 5 from verse 7
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    13And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

From verse 8

  1. Acts 14:10Rank 1 from verse 8
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    10Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.

  2. Isaiah 35:6Rank 2 from verse 8
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    6Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.

  3. Psalms 107:20–22Rank 3 from verse 8
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    20He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.

    21Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

    22And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.

  4. Psalms 103:1–2Rank 4 from verse 8
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    1BLESS the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

    2Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

  5. John 5:14Rank 5 from verse 8
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    14Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.

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Acts 3:4

COMBINED MEANING

eyes

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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

look

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Sense 1: To direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed. Sense 2: An appearance, countenance, expression, or aspect.

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

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

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.

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DEFINED WORDS

Acts 3:5

COMBINED MEANING

gave

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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.

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

COMBINED MEANING

heed

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Careful attention, notice, or regard; to watch, consider, listen to, or guard oneself.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

something

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An unspecified, unknown, unnamed, or not fully described thing, matter, amount, or statement.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 3:6

COMBINED MEANING

silver

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A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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

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

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

Jesus Christ

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The eternal Word and Son of God, the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh.

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

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

rise

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To get up, stand, ascend, increase, begin, appear, come forth, awaken, proceed to act or oppose, attain authority, or return from the dead.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 3:7

COMBINED MEANING

right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

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

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

COMBINED MEANING

strength

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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 3:8

COMBINED MEANING

entered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of enter, meaning to go or come in; to penetrate; to become an ingredient or constituent part; to enter the mind.

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

COMBINED MEANING

temple

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Sense 1: A sacred house, building, or place devoted to the worship or presence of God or an idol. Sense 2: Christ's body, expressly called the temple of his body. Sense 3: A believer's body, or believers collectively, called the temple of God or of the Holy Ghost. Sense 4: The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb, expressly called the temple of the city.

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

COMBINED MEANING

walking

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Sense 1: Moving on foot. Sense 2: Figuratively, conducting one's life or behaviour.

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

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3Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.

4And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.

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5And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.

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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.

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7And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength.

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8And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

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9And all the people saw him walking and praising God:

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