Apostelgeschichte 6
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A murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews - Those who are here termed Grecians, Ηλληνισται, or Hellenists, were Jews who sojourned now at Jerusalem, but lived in countries where the Greek language was spoken, and probably in general knew no other. They are distinguished here from those called Hebrews, by which we are to understand native Jews, who spoke what was then termed the Hebrew language, a sort of Chaldaio-Syriac. It has been remarked that Greek words ending in ιστης imply inferiority. Ἑλληνες, Hellenes, was distinguished from Ἑλληνισται: the former implies pure Greeks, native Greeks, who spoke the Greek tongue in its purity; and the latter, Jews or others sojourning among the Greeks, but who spoke the Greek language according to the Hebrew idiom. Pythagoras divided his disciples into two classes; those who were capable of entering into the spirit and mystery of his doctrine he called Πυθαγορειοι, Pythagoreans; those who were of a different cast he termed Πυθαγορισται, Pythagorists: the former were eminent and worthy of their master; the latter only so so. The same distinction is made between those called Αττικοι and Αττικισται, Attics and Atticists, the pure and less pure Greeks, as between those called Ἑλληνες and Ἑλληνισται, Hellenes and Hellenists, pure Greeks and Graecising Jews. See Jamblicus, De Vit. Pyth. cap. 18, and Schoettgen on this place. The cause of the murmuring mentioned here seems to have been this: When all the disciples had put their property into a common stock, it was intended that out of it each should have his quantum of supply. The foreign or Hellenistic Jews began to be jealous, that their widows were neglected in the daily ministration, that they either had not the proportion, or were not duly served; the Palestine Jews being…
Quelle öffnen ↗FIRST ELECTION OF DEACONS. (Act 6:1-7) the Grecians--the Greek-speaking Jews, mostly born in the provinces. the Hebrews--those Jews born in Palestine who used their native tongue, and were wont to look down on the "Grecians" as an inferior class. were neglected--"overlooked" by those whom the apostles employed, and who were probably of the Hebrew class, as being the most numerous. The complaint was in all likelihood well founded, though we cannot suspect the distributors of intentional partiality. "It was really just an emulation of love, each party wishing to have their own poor taken care of in the best manner" [OLSHAUSEN]. the daily ministration--the daily distribution of alms or of food, probably the latter.
Quelle öffnen ↗And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied,.... From an hundred and twenty to three thousand more, from thence to five thousand more, and after that a multitude of men and women were added, and still they were increasing; see Act 1:15 Act 2:41. This increase of the disciples agrees with what Maimonides says (z), before observed, that "in the days of Gamaliel, , "the heretics were multiplied in Israel".'' The word "disciples" was a common name to all Christians, to all that believed in Christ, and was the name they went by, before they were called Christians, Act 11:26 there arose a murmuring of the Grecians, or Hellenists, against the Hebrews; by the Hebrews are meant the Jews that dwelt in Judea, and were the inhabitants of that country, and chiefly of Jerusalem, who spoke the Hebrew, or rather the Syriac language; and by the Grecians, or Hellenists, are meant, not the Greeks that were proselyted to the Jewish religion, though there might be some few among them; but Jews who were born, and had dwelt, in some parts of Greece, and spoke the Greek language, and used the Septuagint version of the Bible; between these two a murmuring arose, a complaint was made by one against the other: so that, as it appears from the instance of Ananias and Sapphira, that this first and pure Gospel church was not free from hypocrites; it is also manifest, that though they were at first so united and harmonious in their affections and judgments, yet they were not always clear of feuds, animosities, and contentions; Satan bestirred himself, and got footing among them, as he commonly does where the Gospel is preached, and there is an increase of it: the reason of this uneasiness was, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration; that is, they had not t…
Quelle öffnen ↗Having seen the church's struggles with her enemies, and triumphed with her in her victories, we now come to take a view of the administration of her affairs at home; and here we have, I. An unhappy disagreement among some of the church-members, which might have been of ill consequence, but was prudently accommodated and taken up in time (Act 6:1): When the number of the disciples (for so Christians were at first called, learners of Christ) was multiplied to many thousands in Jerusalem, there arose a murmuring. 1. It does our hearts good to find that the number of the disciples is multiplied, as, no doubt, it vexed the priests and Sadducees to the heart to see it. The opposition that the preaching of the gospel met with, instead of checking its progress, contributed to the success of it; and this infant Christian church, like the infant Jewish church in Egypt, the more it was afflicted, the more it multiplied. The preachers were beaten, threatened, and abused, and yet the people received their doctrine, invited, no doubt, thereto by their wonderful patience and cheerfulness under their trials, which convinced men that they were borne up and carried on by a better spirit than their own. 2. Yet it casts a damp upon us to find that the multiplying of the disciples proves an occasion of discord. Hitherto they were all with one accord. This had been often taken notice of to their honour; but now that they were multiplied, they began to murmur; as in the old world, when men began to multiply, they corrupted themselves. Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased their joy, Isa 9:3. When Abraham and Lot increased their families, there was a strife between their herdsmen; so it was here: There arose a murmuring, not an open falling out, but a secret heart-burning. (1.) T…
Quelle öffnen ↗6:1 The Greek-speaking believers were Jewish Christians who had lived elsewhere in the Greco-Roman world and probably observed some Greek customs. The Hebrew-speaking believers were more traditional Jews, native to Palestine, who spoke Hebrew or Aramaic and refrained from Greek customs. • their widows were being discriminated against: This injustice threatened the growth and development of the church with rumblings of discontent and had to be addressed.
Quelle öffnen ↗Ursprache
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δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ταύταις (taútais, G5025) — (to or with or by, etc.) these ἡμέρα (hēméra, G2250) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but… πληθύνω (plēthýnō, G4129) — to increase (transitively or intransitively) μαθητής (mathētḗs, G3101) — a learner, i.e. pupil γίνομαι (gínomai, G1096) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with… γογγυσμός (gongysmós, G1112) — a grumbling Ἑλληνιστής (Hellēnistḗs, G1675) — a Hellenist or Greek-speaking Jew πρός (prós, G4314) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of,… Ἑβραῖος (Hebraîos, G1445) — a Hebræan (i.e. Hebrew) or Jew ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… χήρα (chḗra, G5503) — a widow (as lacking a husband), literally or figuratively
Quelle öffnen ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. δώδεκα (dṓdeka, G1427) — two and ten, i.e. a dozen προσκαλέομαι (proskaléomai, G4341) — to call toward oneself, i.e. summon, invite πλῆθος (plēthos, G4128) — a fulness, i.e. a large number, throng, populace μαθητής (mathētḗs, G3101) — a learner, i.e. pupil ἔπω (épō, G2036) — to speak or say (by word or writing) ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not ἀρεστός (arestós, G701) — agreeable; by implication, fit ἡμᾶς (hēmâs, G2248) — us καταλείπω (kataleípō, G2641) — to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining λόγος (lógos, G3056) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse),… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very διακονέω (diakonéō, G1247) — to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively)…
Quelle öffnen ↗οὖν (oûn, G3767) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly ἀδελφός (adelphós, G80) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1 (Α)) ἐπισκέπτομαι (episképtomai, G1980) — to inspect, i.e. (by implication) to select; by extension, to go to see, relieve ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) ὑμῶν (hymōn, G5216) — of (from or concerning) you ἑπτά (heptá, G2033) — seven ἀνήρ (anḗr, G435) — a man (properly as an individual male) μαρτυρέω (martyréō, G3140) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively) πλήρης (plḗrēs, G4134) — replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete ἅγιος (hágios, G40) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated) πνεῦμα (pneûma, G4151) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit,… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… σοφία (sophía, G4678) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual) ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
Quelle öffnen ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἡμεῖς (hēmeîs, G2249) — we (only used when emphatic) προσκαρτερέω (proskarteréō, G4342) — to be earnest towards, i.e. (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a… προσευχή (proseuchḗ, G4335) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… διακονία (diakonía, G1248) — attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service… λόγος (lógos, G3056) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse),…
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… λόγος (lógos, G3056) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse),… ἀρέσκω (aréskō, G700) — to be agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so) ἐνώπιον (enṓpion, G1799) — in the face of (literally or figuratively) πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole πλῆθος (plēthos, G4128) — a fulness, i.e. a large number, throng, populace ἐκλέγομαι (eklégomai, G1586) — to select Στέφανος (Stéphanos, G4736) — Stephanus, a Christian ἀνήρ (anḗr, G435) — a man (properly as an individual male) πλήρης (plḗrēs, G4134) — replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete πίστις (pístis, G4102) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of… ἅγιος (hágios, G40) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated) πνεῦμα (pneûma, G4151) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit,… Φίλιππος (Phílippos, G5376) — fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites
Quelle öffnen ↗ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that ἵστημι (hístēmi, G2476) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or… ἐνώπιον (enṓpion, G1799) — in the face of (literally or figuratively) ἀπόστολος (apóstolos, G652) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… προσεύχομαι (proseúchomai, G4336) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship ἐπιτίθημι (epitíthēmi, G2007) — to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense) χείρ (cheír, G5495) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the…
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… λόγος (lógos, G3056) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse),… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very αὐξάνω (auxánō, G837) — to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive) ἀριθμός (arithmós, G706) — a number (as reckoned up) μαθητής (mathētḗs, G3101) — a learner, i.e. pupil πληθύνω (plēthýnō, G4129) — to increase (transitively or intransitively) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. Ἱερουσαλήμ (Hierousalḗm, G2419) — Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine σφόδρα (sphódra, G4970) — of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much τέ (té, G5037) — both or also (properly, as correlation of G2532 (καί)) πολύς (polýs, G4183) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial,… ὄχλος (óchlos, G3793) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people;… ἱερεύς (hiereús, G2409) — a priest (literally or figuratively)
Quelle öffnen ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. Στέφανος (Stéphanos, G4736) — Stephanus, a Christian πλήρης (plḗrēs, G4134) — replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete πίστις (pístis, G4102) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… δύναμις (dýnamis, G1411) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a… ποιέω (poiéō, G4160) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) μέγας (mégas, G3173) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application) τέρας (téras, G5059) — a prodigy or omen σημεῖον (sēmeîon, G4592) — an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. λαός (laós, G2992) — a people (in general; thus differing from G1218 (δῆμος), which denotes one's own populace)
Quelle öffnen ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἀνίστημι (anístēmi, G450) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive) τὶς (tìs, G5100) — some or any person or object ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) συναγωγή (synagōgḗ, G4864) — an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by… ὁ (ho, G3588) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… Λιβερτῖνος (Libertînos, G3032) — a Roman freedman καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… Κυρηναῖος (Kyrēnaîos, G2956) — i.e. Cyrenæan, i.e. inhabitant of Cyrene Ἀλεξανδρεύς (Alexandreús, G221) — an Alexandreian or inhabitant of Alexandria ἀπό (apó, G575) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation;… Κιλικία (Kilikía, G2791) — Cilicia, a region of Asia Minor Ἀσία (Asía, G773) — Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually) only its western shore
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἰσχύω (ischýō, G2480) — to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively) οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not ἀνθίστημι (anthístēmi, G436) — to stand against, i.e. oppose σοφία (sophía, G4678) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual) πνεῦμα (pneûma, G4151) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit,… ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that λαλέω (laléō, G2980) — to talk, i.e. utter words
Quelle öffnen ↗τότε (tóte, G5119) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution) ὑποβάλλω (hypobállō, G5260) — to throw in stealthily, i.e. introduce by collusion ἀνήρ (anḗr, G435) — a man (properly as an individual male) λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because ἀκούω (akoúō, G191) — to hear (in various senses) αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… λαλέω (laléō, G2980) — to talk, i.e. utter words βλάσφημος (blásphēmos, G989) — scurrilious, i.e. calumnious (against men), or (specially) impious (against God) ῥῆμα (rhēma, G4487) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or… εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… Μωσεύς (Mōseús, G3475) — Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
Quelle öffnen ↗τέ (té, G5037) — both or also (properly, as correlation of G2532 (καί)) συγκινέω (synkinéō, G4787) — to move together, i.e. (specially), to excite as a mass (to sedition) λαός (laós, G2992) — a people (in general; thus differing from G1218 (δῆμος), which denotes one's own populace) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… πρεσβύτερος (presbýteros, G4245) — older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member… γραμματεύς (grammateús, G1122) ἐφίστημι (ephístēmi, G2186) — to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually… συναρπάζω (synarpázō, G4884) — to snatch together, i.e. seize αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ἄγω (ágō, G71) — properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass… εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… συνέδριον (synédrion, G4892) — a joint session, i.e. (specially), the Jewish Sanhedrin; by analogy, a subordinate…
Quelle öffnen ↗τέ (té, G5037) — both or also (properly, as correlation of G2532 (καί)) ἵστημι (hístēmi, G2476) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or… ψευδής (pseudḗs, G5571) — untrue, i.e. erroneous, deceitful, wicked μάρτυς (mártys, G3144) — a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr" λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… τούτου (toútou, G5127) — of (from or concerning) this (person or thing) ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, G444) — from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being παύω (paúō, G3973) — to stop (transitively or intransitively), i.e. restrain, quit, desist, come to an end οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not λαλέω (laléō, G2980) — to talk, i.e. utter words βλάσφημος (blásphēmos, G989) — scurrilious, i.e. calumnious (against men), or (specially) impious (against God) ῥῆμα (rhēma, G4487) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or… κατά (katá, G2596) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case… οὗτος (hoûtos, G3778) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
Quelle öffnen ↗γάρ (gár, G1063) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often… ἀκούω (akoúō, G191) — to hear (in various senses) αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because τοῦτον (toûton, G5126) — this (person, as objective of verb or preposition) Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Ναζωραῖος (Nazōraîos, G3480) — a Nazoræan, i.e. inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian καταλύω (katalýō, G2647) — to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by implication) to demolish (literally or… οὗτος (hoûtos, G3778) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) τόπος (tópos, G5117) — a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas G5561 (χώρα) is a large but… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἀλλάσσω (allássō, G236) — to make different ἔθος (éthos, G1485) — a usage (prescribed by habit or law)
Quelle öffnen ↗Querverweise
Andere Stellen, die die Gemeinschaft am häufigsten mit dieser verbindet. Zum Lesen antippen.
Die nun sein Wort annahmen, ließen sich taufen, und es wurden an jenem Tage etwa dreitausend Seelen hinzugetan.
und legten ihn den Aposteln zu Füßen; und man teilte einem jeglichen aus, je nachdem einer es bedurfte.
Da stand Petrus auf und ging mit ihnen. Und als er angekommen war, führten sie ihn in das Obergemach, und es traten alle Witwen zu ihm, weinten und zeigten ihm die Röcke und Kleider, welche Tabitha gemacht hatte, als sie noch bei ihnen war.
lobten Gott und hatten Gunst bei dem ganzen Volk. Der Herr aber tat täglich solche, die gerettet wurden, zur Gemeinde hinzu.
Seufzet nicht widereinander, Brüder, damit ihr nicht gerichtet werdet; siehe, der Richter steht vor der Tür!
Und das Wort Gottes nahm zu, und die Zahl der Jünger mehrte sich sehr zu Jerusalem, auch eine große Zahl von Priestern wurden dem Glauben gehorsam.
Die Bruderliebe soll bleiben!
Viele aber von denen, die das Wort gehört hatten, wurden gläubig. Und die Zahl der Männer stieg auf etwa fünftausend.
und immer mehr wurden hinzugetan, die an den Herrn glaubten, eine Menge von Männern und Frauen,
die Güter und Habe verkauften sie und verteilten sie unter alle, je nachdem einer es bedurfte.