King James Version
Acts 19:32 in the King James Version says “Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore th...” — study this verse from Acts chapter 19 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.”
Acts 19:32 · KJV
And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
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.
But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
KJV Study — Public Domain
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
“cried”
G2896properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e., (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
“for”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“the assembly”
G1577a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth
“confused”
G4797to commingle promiscuously, i.e., (figuratively) to throw (an assembly) into disorder, to perplex (the mind)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“the more part”
G4119more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion
“knew”
G1492used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
“wherefore”
G5101an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
“they were come together”
G4905to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally)
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