King James Version

What Does Acts 4:10 Mean?

Acts 4:10 in the King James Version says “Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucifi...” — study this verse from Acts chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

“Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.”

Acts 4:10 · King James Version


Context

8

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

9

If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;

10

Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

11

This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

12

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.


Commentaries4 scholars

KJV Study CommentaryPublic Domain
Peter's declaration 'Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel' expands address beyond the council to the nation, making his statement public record. The core proclamation - 'by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead' - contrasts human action (crucifixion) with divine response (resurrection). The phrase 'even by him doth this man stand here before you whole' (Greek 'hygiēs,' completely healthy) connects physical healing to spiritual salvation.

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Historical & Cultural Context

The title 'Jesus Christ of Nazareth' emphasizes His human origin and messianic identity. Nazareth's insignificance made claiming its resident as Messiah scandalous (John 1:46). Peter's public accusation 'ye crucified' directly charged the council with deicide, while 'God raised' vindicated Jesus and condemned His executioners.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does connecting physical healing with Jesus' name point to comprehensive salvation?
  2. What boldness does it require to accuse powerful authorities of crucifying God's Messiah?

Compare 4 commentaries from different scholars and time periods for a richer understanding.


Original Language Analysis

Greek · 33 words
γνωστὸν1 of 33

“known”

G1110

well-known

ἔστω2 of 33

“Be it”

G2077

be thou; also ??????? <pronunciation strongs="es'-to-san"/>, third person of the same; let them be

παντὶ3 of 33

“all”

G3956

all, any, every, the whole

ὑμῖν4 of 33

“unto you”

G5213

to (with or by) you

καὶ5 of 33

“and”

G2532

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

παντὶ6 of 33

“all”

G3956

all, any, every, the whole

τῷ7 of 33
G3588

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

λαῷ8 of 33

“the people”

G2992

a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)

Ἰσραὴλ9 of 33

“of Israel”

G2474

israel (i.e., jisrael), the adopted name of jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)

ὅτι10 of 33

“that”

G3754

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

ἐν11 of 33

“by”

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

τῷ12 of 33
G3588

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

ὀνόματι13 of 33

“the name”

G3686

a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)

Ἰησοῦ14 of 33

“of Jesus”

G2424

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

Χριστοῦ15 of 33

“Christ”

G5547

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

τοῦ16 of 33
G3588

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

Ναζωραίου17 of 33

“of Nazareth”

G3480

a nazoraean, i.e., inhabitant of nazareth; by extension, a christian

ὃν18 of 33

“whom”

G3739

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

ὑμεῖς19 of 33

“ye”

G5210

you (as subjective of verb)

ἐσταυρώσατε20 of 33

“crucified”

G4717

to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness

ὃν21 of 33

“whom”

G3739

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

ὁ22 of 33
G3588

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

θεὸς23 of 33

“God”

G2316

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

ἤγειρεν24 of 33

“raised”

G1453

to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from

ἐκ25 of 33

“from”

G1537

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

νεκρῶν26 of 33

“the dead”

G3498

dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)

ἐν27 of 33

“by”

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

τούτῳ28 of 33

“him”

G5129

to (in, with or by) this (person or thing)

οὗτος29 of 33

“this man”

G3778

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

παρέστηκεν30 of 33

“doth”

G3936

to stand beside, i.e., (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or (intransitively) to be at hand (or

ἐνώπιον31 of 33

“before”

G1799

in the face of (literally or figuratively)

ὑμῶν32 of 33

“you”

G5216

of (from or concerning) you

ὑγιής33 of 33

“whole”

G5199

healthy, i.e., well (in body); figuratively, true (in doctrine)


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

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