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Acts 6:9 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Then
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
there arose
anistemi (Greek #450)
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
KJV usage: arise, lift up, raise up (again), rise (again), stand up(-right).
Pronounce: an-is'-tay-mee
Origin: from 303 and 2476
certain
tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
of
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
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
the synagogue
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
sunagoge (Greek #4864)
an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a Christian church
KJV usage: assembly, congregation, synagogue.
Pronounce: soon-ag-o-gay'
Origin: from (the reduplicated form of) 4863
, which
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
is called
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
the synagogue of the Libertines
Libertinos (Greek #3032)
a Roman freedman
KJV usage: Libertine.
Pronounce: lib-er-tee'-nos
Origin: of Latin origin
, 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
Cyrenians
Kurenaios (Greek #2956)
i.e. Cyrenaean, i.e. inhabitant of Cyrene
KJV usage: of Cyrene, Cyrenian.
Pronounce: koo-ray-nah'-yos
Origin: from 2957
, 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
Alexandrians
Alexandreus (Greek #221)
an Alexandreian or inhabitant of Alexandria
KJV usage: of Alexandria, Alexandrian.
Pronounce: al-ex-and-reuce'
Origin: from Ἀλεξάνδρεια (the city so called)
, 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
of
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
them
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
of Cilicia
Kilikia (Greek #2791)
Cilicia, a region of Asia Minor
KJV usage: Cilicia.
Pronounce: kil-ik-ee'-ah
Origin: probably of foreign origin
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
of Asia
Asia (Greek #773)
Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually) only its western shore
KJV usage: Asia.
Pronounce: as-ee'-ah
Origin: of uncertain derivation
, disputing
suzeteo (Greek #4802)
to investigate jointly, i.e. discuss, controvert, cavil
KJV usage: dispute (with), enquire, question (with), reason (together).
Pronounce: sood-zay-teh'-o
Origin: from 4862 and 2212
with Stephen
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
Stephanos (Greek #4736)
Stephanus, a Christian
KJV usage: Stephen.
Pronounce: stef'-an-os
Origin: the same as 4735
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Alexandrians,
Asia,
Cilicia,
Libertine,
Stephen,
Synagogue

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Acts 13:45• 45But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. (Acts 13:45)
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Acts 17:17‑18• 17Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.
 18Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection. (Acts 17:17‑18)
the synagogue.
Acts 22:19• 19And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: (Acts 22:19)
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Acts 26:11• 11And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities. (Acts 26:11)
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Matt. 10:17• 17But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; (Matt. 10:17)
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Matt. 23:34• 34Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city: (Matt. 23:34)
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Mark 13:9• 9But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. (Mark 13:9)
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Luke 21:12• 12But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. (Luke 21:12)
Cyrenians.
Acts 2:10• 10Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, (Acts 2:10)
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Acts 11:20• 20And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. (Acts 11:20)
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Acts 13:1• 1Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. (Acts 13:1)
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Matt. 27:32• 32And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. (Matt. 27:32)
Alexandrians.
Acts 18:24• 24And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. (Acts 18:24)
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Acts 27:6• 6And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein. (Acts 27:6)
Cilicia.
Acts 15:23,41• 23And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:
 41And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches. (Acts 15:23,41)
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Acts 21:39• 39But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people. (Acts 21:39)
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Acts 22:3• 3I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day. (Acts 22:3)
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Acts 23:34• 34And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia; (Acts 23:34)
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Acts 27:5• 5And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. (Acts 27:5)
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Gal. 1:21• 21Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia; (Gal. 1:21)
Asia.
Acts 2:9• 9Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, (Acts 2:9)
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Acts 16:6• 6Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, (Acts 16:6)
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Acts 19:10,26• 10And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
 26Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands: (Acts 19:10,26)
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Acts 21:27• 27And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him, (Acts 21:27)
disputing.
1 Cor. 1:20• 20Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? (1 Cor. 1:20)
• The Hellenist Jews oppose him; and, not being able to answer him, they accuse him before the council. (“Acts 6-7” by J.N. Darby)
• Who were the Libertines? It would seem, according to the oldest interpretation on record, Jewish freedmen banished A. D. 19 from Rome, whither Pompey had carried many taken prisoners in war, but afterward emancipated by their masters and allowed to adhere to their religion. (“Acts 6:7-15” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And there arose up certain of those of the synagogue called of freedmene, and of Cyrenians, and of Alexandrians, and of those of Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.

JND Translation Notes

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Some translate "Libertines," referring it to Libertum, a city in Africa.

W. Kelly Translation

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And there arose certain of those that were of the synagogue called [that] of the freedmena, and of Cyrenians, and of Alexandrians, and of those of Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.

WK Translation Notes

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Or, "Libertines." Some read, "of those called Libertines," but the mass of MSS. is adverse.