King James Version
What Does Acts 10:8 Mean?
“And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.”
Context
6
He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.
7
And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;
8
And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.
9
On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
10
And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**42-50. gave them up--**judicially.
**as ... written in the book of the prophets--**the twelve minor prophets, reckoned as one: the passage is from Am 5:25.
**have ye offered to me ... sacrifices?--**The answer is, Yes, but as if ye did it not; for "neither did ye offer to Me only, nor always, nor with a perfect and willing heart" [Bengel].
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Acts. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
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