King James Version
Acts 9:8 in the King James Version says “And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought h...” — study this verse from Acts chapter 9 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.”
Acts 9:8 · KJV
And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.
And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.
And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.
And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.
And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“arose”
G1453to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from
“from”
G575"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
“the earth”
G1093soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
“eyes”
G3788the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
“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
“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
“him into”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
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 9:8 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 9:8 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge