Acts 22:16
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”
μέλλω
to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation)
ὄνομα
name
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ὄνομα
A name, a reputation, a character. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is unique and exclusive.
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νῦν
now
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νῦν
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
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ἐπικαλέομαι
calling on
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ἐπικαλέομαι
to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
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τίς
why
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τίς
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
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