Acts 1:12
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey.”
σάββατον
the Sabbath (i.e. Shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight, i.e. the interval between two Sabbaths; likewise the plural in all the above applications
ὁδός
journey.
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ὁδός
Not a way among many ways. The way. In the ancient world, hodos meant a road that had been walked and proven. Jesus is not giving directions — He is saying: I am the road itself. Walk in Me and you will arrive.
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καλέω
is being called
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καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
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ὄρος
the] mount
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ὄρος
Mountain, hill. Oros. I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD. Mountains are a reminder to look up not just around.
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ἔχω
holding
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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ἐγγύς
near
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ἐγγύς
akin to the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη)); near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
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τότε
Then
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τότε
the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
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ὑποστρέφω
they returned
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ὑποστρέφω
to turn under (behind), i.e. to return (literally or figuratively)
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Ἱερουσαλήμ
Jerusalem
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Ἱερουσαλήμ
Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine
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ἐλαιών
Olivet,
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ἐλαιών
an olive-orchard, i.e. (specially) the Mount of Olives
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