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Acts 3

Acts 3:17 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
now
nun (Greek #3568)
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
KJV usage: henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also 3569, 3570.
Pronounce: noon
Origin: a primary particle of present time
, brethren
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
, I wot
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
through
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
ignorance
agnoia (Greek #52)
ignorance (properly, the quality)
KJV usage: ignorance.
Pronounce: ag'-noy-ah
Origin: from 50
t ye did
prasso (Greek #4238)
to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from 4160, which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, etc.; specially, to collect (dues), fare (personally)
KJV usage: commit, deeds, do, exact, keep, require, use arts.
Pronounce: pras'-so
Origin: a primary verb
it, as
hosper (Greek #5618)
just as, i.e. exactly like
KJV usage: (even, like) as.
Pronounce: hoce'-per
Origin: from 5613 and 4007
did also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
rulers
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
archon (Greek #758)
a first (in rank or power)
KJV usage: chief (ruler), magistrate, prince, ruler.
Pronounce: ar'-khone
Origin: present participle of 757
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Luke 23:34• 34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And, parting his garments, they cast lots. (Luke 23:34)
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John 16:3• 3And these things will they do to you because they knew not the Father nor me. (John 16:3)
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1 Cor. 2:8• 8which none of the rulers of the age knew (for, had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory), (1 Cor. 2:8)

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Brethren,
To Wit; Wot, Wist,
Wot

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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wot.
Acts 7:40• 40saying to Aaron, Make us gods who shall go before us; for this Moses, who brought us out of [the] land of Egypt, we know not what is become of him. (Acts 7:40)
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Gen. 21:26•  (Gen. 21:26)
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Gen. 39:8•  (Gen. 39:8)
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Gen. 44:15•  (Gen. 44:15)
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Ex. 32:1•  (Ex. 32:1)
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Num. 22:6•  (Num. 22:6)
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Rom. 11:2• 2God had not thrust away his people whom he foreknew. What, know ye not what the scripture saith in Elias's [case]; how he pleadeth with God against Israel? (Rom. 11:2)
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Phil. 1:22• 22but if to live in flesh, this to me [is] worth while; and what I shall choose I know not. (Phil. 1:22)
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Acts 13:27• 27For the dwellers in Jerusalem and their rulers, having ignored him and the voices of the prophets that are read on every Sabbath, fulfilled [them] by judging [him]. (Acts 13:27)
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Num. 15:24‑31•  (Num. 15:24‑31)
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Luke 23:34• 34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And, parting his garments, they cast lots. (Luke 23:34)
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John 7:26‑27,52• 26And, behold, he speaketh openly, and they say nothing to him. Did the rulers indeed decide that this is the Christ?
 27Howbeit we know him whence he is; but when the Christ cometh, no one knoweth whence he is.
 52They answered and said to him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search and see that no prophet ariseth out of Galilee. (John 7:26‑27,52)
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John 16:3• 3And these things will they do to you because they knew not the Father nor me. (John 16:3)
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1 Cor. 2:8• 8which none of the rulers of the age knew (for, had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory), (1 Cor. 2:8)
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2 Cor. 3:14• 14But their thoughts were darkened; for until this very day the same veil at the reading of the old covenant abideth unlifted, which in Christ is done away. (2 Cor. 3:14)
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1 Tim. 1:13• 13though before I was a blasphemer and persecutor and doer of outrage. But I had mercy shown me because I did [it] ignorantly in unbelief; (1 Tim. 1:13)
• Grace could esteem their act done as through ignorance, and that as to their rulers also. We here see the Holy Spirit responding to the intercession of Christ: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Guilty of the ten thousand talents, the great King remits it them, sending the message of mercy which calls them to repentance. (“Acts 3-4” by J.N. Darby)
• He who suffered for them on the cross prayed to His Father to forgive them, for they knew not what they did; and now the Holy Spirit though the apostle assures them that so it was, as a plea for divine compassion. (“Acts 3” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And now, brethren, I know that ye did it in ignorance, as also your rulers;

W. Kelly Translation

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And now, brethren, I know that ye acted in ignorance, as also your rulers;