Acts 7:4
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Then came he out of the land of the Chaldeans, and dwelt in Charran: and from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell.”
πατήρ
When Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, He begins with the most radical word imaginable — Father. In the ancient world, approaching God as Father was almost unthinkable. Jesus opens the door and says: this is how you come. Not as a subject before a king. As a child before a Father who already knows what you need.
κατοικέω
dwell,
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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.
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γῆ
land
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γῆ
Earth, land, soil, ground. Ge. The earth is the LORD's and everything in it. Creation belongs to its Creator. We are stewards not owners of what God has made.
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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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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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Χαλδαῖος
of Chaldeans
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Χαλδαῖος
a Chaldæan (i.e. Kasdi), or native or the region of the lower Euphrates
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μετοικίζω
He removed
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μετοικίζω
to transfer as a settler or captive, i.e colonize or exile
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Χαῤῥάν
Haran;
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Χαῤῥάν
Charrhan (i.e. Charan), a place in Mesopotamia
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ἐξέρχομαι
having gone out
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ἐξέρχομαι
to issue (literally or figuratively)
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