Acts 22:12
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, ”
κατοικέω
To dwell, to settle, to inhabit. Katoikeo. That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Dwelling is permanent residence not occasional visits. He wants to live in you fully.
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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νόμος
law,
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νόμος
Law, rule, principle. Nomos. The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free. The highest law is not written on stone. It is written by the Spirit on the heart.
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μαρτυρέω
borne witness to
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μαρτυρέω
To testify, to bear witness. We speak what we know and testify to what we have seen. Christian witness is personal experience not opinion.
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εὐλαβής
devout
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εὐλαβής
taking well (carefully), i.e. circumspect (religiously, pious)
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τὶς
certain,
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τὶς
some or any person or object
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