Acts 24:7

But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,

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Other Translations for Acts 24:7

AKJV

But the chief captain Lysias came on us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,

CPDV

But Lysias, the tribune, overwhelming us with great violence, snatched him away from our hands,

NHEB

but the chief captain Lysias came, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,

SMT

And Lysias the captain of a thousand, having come with much force, carried away out of our hands,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 24:7

ButG1161ConjunctionthechiefcaptainG5506Noun Masculine LysiasG3079Noun Masculine cameG3928VerbuponusandwithG3326Preposition greatG4183Adjective violenceG970Noun FemininetookhimawayG520VerboutofG1537Preposition ourG2257 handsG5495Noun Feminine

Commentary for Acts 24:7

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Overview of Acts 24:7

Summary

Accusers blame officer for forceful prisoner seizure

Place

Caesarea

Event

Blaming military intervention

Estimated Time Period

c. 57 AD