King James Version
Acts 6:14 in the King James Version says “For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Mose...” — study this verse from Acts chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. customs: or, rites”
Acts 6:14 · KJV
And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,
And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:
For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. customs: or, rites
And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“him”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“say”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
“Jesus”
G2424jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
“of Nazareth”
G3480a nazoraean, i.e., inhabitant of nazareth; by extension, a christian
“shall destroy”
G2647to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e., (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially (compare g2646) to halt for the night
“place”
G5117a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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.
Acts 6:14 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Acts 6:14 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge