King James Version
Acts 9:22 in the King James Version says “But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Chri...” — study this verse from Acts chapter 9 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.”
Acts 9:22 · KJV
And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:
But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“confounded”
G4797to commingle promiscuously, i.e., (figuratively) to throw (an assembly) into disorder, to perplex (the mind)
“proving”
G4822causative (by reduplication) of the base of g0939); to drive together, i.e., unite (in association or affection), (mentally) to infer, show, teach
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