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What Does Acts 3:24 Mean?

Acts 3:24 in the King James Version says “Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of the... — study this verse from Acts chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.

Acts 3:24 · KJV


Context

22

For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.

23

And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.

24

Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.

25

Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.

26

Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Peter claims that 'all the prophets from Samuel' spoke of 'these days.' This comprehensive claim positions Jesus as the culmination of all prophetic expectation. The prophetic tradition, though diverse in emphasis, pointed toward these gospel events.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Samuel marked the prophetic transition from judges to monarchy, beginning the classical prophetic tradition. Peter asserts continuity from Samuel through Malachi culminating in Christ.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does seeing all prophets pointing to Christ change your Old Testament reading?
  2. What does prophetic unity about Christ teach about Scripture's coherence?

Original Language Analysis

Greek · 17 words
καὶ1 of 17

Yea and

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

πάντες2 of 17

all

G3956

all, any, every, the whole

δὲ3 of 17
G1161

but, and, etc

οἱ4 of 17
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

προφῆται5 of 17

the prophets

G4396

a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet

ἀπὸ6 of 17

from

G575

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

Σαμουὴλ7 of 17

Samuel

G4545

samuel (i.e., shemuel), an israelite

καὶ8 of 17

Yea and

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

τῶν9 of 17
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

καθεξῆς10 of 17

those that follow after

G2517

thereafter, i.e., consecutively; as a noun (by ellipsis of noun) a subsequent person or time

ὅσοι11 of 17

as many as

G3745

as (much, great, long, etc.) as

ἐλάλησαν12 of 17

have spoken

G2980

to talk, i.e., utter words

καὶ13 of 17

Yea and

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

προκατήγγειλαν14 of 17

foretold

G4293

to anounce beforehand, i.e., predict, promise

τὰς15 of 17
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ἡμέρας16 of 17

days

G2250

day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of

ταύτας17 of 17
G3778

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)


Study Guide

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

Acts 3:24 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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