Vincent Word Studies - Acts 3:19 - 3:19

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Vincent Word Studies - Acts 3:19 - 3:19


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Be converted (ἐπιστρέψατε)

Not a good rendering, because the verb is in the active voice. Better as Rev., turn again. See on Luk 22:32.

Blotted out (ἐξαλειφθῆναι)

Forgiveness of sins under the figure of the erasure of hand-writing. The word is used thus in Psa 51:1. (Sept. 50), Psa 51:1; Isa 43:25. Also at Col 2:14. In classical Greek the verb is opposed to ἐγγράφειν, to enter a name. So Aristophanes: “They do things not to be borne, entering (ἐγγράφοντες) some of us, and others, erasing (ἐξαλείφοντες) up and down, twice or thrice” (“Peace,” 1180). More especially with reference to an item in an account.

When (ὅπως ἄν)

Wrong. Render in order that, or that (so there may come), as Rev.

Times (καιροὶ)

Better, seasons. See on Act 1:7.

Of refreshing (ἀναψύξως)

Only here in New Testament. The word means cooling, or reviving with fresh air. Compare the kindred verb, to wax cold, Mat 24:12, and see note.

Presence (προσώπου)

Lit., the face.