Acts 5:37
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.”
πείθω
To persuade, to trust, to be confident. Peitho. I am confident that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion. God finishes what He starts in those who yield.
οὗτος
this man
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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ὅσος
as many as
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ὅσος
As many as, as much as, whoever. All who received Him to all who believed in His name He gave the right to become children of God. The offer is unlimited.
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ἡμέρα
days
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ἡμέρα
Day. Hemera. This is the day the LORD has made. Every day is a gift from God. The right response to any day is rejoicing in the One who gave it.
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λαός
people
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λαός
A people, a nation, a community. You are a chosen people a royal priesthood a holy nation God's special possession. This is your identity.
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διασκορπίζω
were scattered.
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διασκορπίζω
to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander
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Ἰούδας
Judas
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Ἰούδας
Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region
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ἱκανός
significant number of
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ἱκανός
competent (as if coming in season), i.e. ample (in amount) or fit (in character)
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Γαλιλαῖος
Galilean
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Γαλιλαῖος
Galilean or belonging to Galilea
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