Vincent Word Studies - Acts 23:3 - 23:3

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Vincent Word Studies - Acts 23:3 - 23:3


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Shall smite thee (τύπτειν σε μέλλει)

More strictly, is about to smite. The words are not an imprecation, but a prophecy of punishment for his violent dealing. According to Josephus, in the attack of the Sicarii upon Jerusalem, he was dragged from his hiding-place, in a sewer of the palace, and murdered by assassins.

Thou whited wall

Compare Mat 23:27.

Contrary to the law (παρανομῶν)

A verb. Lit., transgressing the law.