King James Version
Acts 10:18 in the King James Version says “And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.” — study this verse from Acts chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.”
Acts 10:18 · KJV
This was done thrice : and the vessel was received up again into heaven.
Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean , behold , the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,
And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
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“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“called”
G5455to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation
“and asked”
G4441to question, i.e., ascertain by inquiry (as a matter of information merely; and thus differing from g2065, which properly means a request as a favor;
“was surnamed”
G1941to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
“were lodged”
G3579to be a host (passively, a guest); by implication, be (make, appear) strange
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