Acts 2:32

Acts 2:32

This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

a. NLT: “God raised Jesus from the dead, and we are all witnesses of this.

b. NIV: God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it.

c. YLT: 'This Jesus did God raise up, of which we are all witnesses;

d. Amplified Bible: This Jesus God raised up, and of that all we [His disciples] are witnesses.

e. Worrell Translation: “This Jesus God raised up; of which fact we all are witnesses.

1. “This Jesus hath God raised up…”

a. this [5126 * touton] [Strong: accusative case singular masculine of 3778; this (person, as objective of verb or preposition):--him, the same, that, this.]

b. Jesus [2424 * Iesous] [Strong: of Hebrew origin (3091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.]

c. hath…raised up [450 * anistemi] [Strong: from 303 and 2476; to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive):--arise, lift up, raise up (again), rise (again), stand up(-right).]

1). This Greek word is used in literal or figurative ways. Here in Acts 2:32, as the context and verses surrounding it clearly verify, it is referring to the resurrection of Christ. It is also used in a meaning that is referring to Christ place in the plan of God.

a). Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.

b). Acts 13:23 Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus.

2). Acts 13:33 is often referred to as a verse referring to Christ resurrection, but it is not. See my notes on Acts 13:33

d. God [2316 * theos] [Strong: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).

2. “…whereof we all are witnesses.”

a. whereof [3739 * hos] [Strong: including feminine he hay, and neuter ho ho probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc.]

b. we [2249 * hemeis] [Strong: nominative plural of 1473; we (only used when emphatic):--us, we (ourselves).]

c. all [3956 * pas] [Strong: nominative plural of 1473; we (only used when emphatic):--us, we (ourselves).]

d. are [2070 * esmen] [Strong:  first person plural indicative of 1510; we are:--are, be, have our being, X have hope, + (the gospel) was (preached unto) us.]

e. witnesses [3144 * martus] [Strong: of uncertain affinity; a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr":-- martyr, record, witness.]