Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 19:33 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Acts 19:33 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 19 verse 33 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward . And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.”
Acts 19:33 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 19:33
They drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward—The Jews pushed Alexander (probably a Jewish spokesperson) to make his defense (ἀπολογεῖσθαι, apologeisthai) to the crowd, likely attempting to distance Judaism from Paul's Christianity. Alexander beckoned with the hand (κατασείσας τὴν χεῖρα, kataseisas tēn cheira)—the rhetorical gesture for requesting audience silence—but never got to speak (verse 34).This moment captures the tragic irony of Jewish-Christian relations in Acts: Jews repeatedly tried to distinguish themselves from Christians, fearing Gentile hostility would ...
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Cross-References for Acts 19:33
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“beckoning to them with his hand to be silent”
“that they might be taught not to blaspheme.”
“the coppersmith”
“he could not speak to them”
“Paul answered”
“and beckoning with his hand said”
“You may speak for yourself. Then Paul stretched out his hand”
“Paul”
“because I have you in my heart”