Acts 19:33
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.”
ὄχλος
A crowd, a multitude, a mob. He saw a great crowd and had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. His response to crowds was always compassion.
συμβιβάζω
brought forward
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συμβιβάζω
causative (by reduplication) of the base of G939 (βάσις)); to drive together, i.e. unite (in association or affection), (mentally) to infer, show, teach
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προβάλλω
when were thrusting forward
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προβάλλω
when were thrusting forward
Thrust forward, put forth, sprout. Probállō. As trees push out their leaves at the turn of season, God brings what is hidden into the open at the appointed time. What He is growing in you will emerge.
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Ἰουδαῖος
Jews;
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Ἰουδαῖος
Jewish, belonging to Judah. Ioudaios. Salvation is from the Jews. God chose a people to bring the Messiah into the world. His choice of Israel was for the benefit of all nations.
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κατασείω
having motioned with
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κατασείω
Signal, motion, gesture. Kataseio. Paul waved his hand to quiet the crowd before he spoke. Sometimes leadership begins with a single, decisive gesture. Earn the right to silence a room.
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χείρ
hand
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χείρ
Hand. Cheir. Into Your hands I commit my spirit. The hands that made the universe were the hands that were nailed to the cross. He gave everything including His hands.
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θέλω
was wanting
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θέλω
To will, to wish, to desire. Thelo. I am willing be made clean. Jesus was always willing to heal, forgive and restore. His willingness has not changed.
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δῆμος
people.
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δῆμος
People, populace, public assembly. Dēmos. The crowd gathered in Ephesus chanting for two hours, a mob mistaking noise for power. Numbers create pressure, not truth. Discern what drives the crowd.
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