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Boldness
See on freely, Act 2:29.
Perceived (καταλαβόμενοι)
The word, meaning originally to seize upon or lay hold of, occurs frequently in the New Testament in different phases of this original sense. Thus, to apprehend or grasp, Eph 3:18; Phi 3:12, Phi 3:13; Rom 9:30 : of seizure by a demon, Mar 9:18 : of something coming upon or overtaking, Joh 12:35; 1Th 5:4 : of comprehending, grasping mentally, as here, Act 10:34; Act 25:25.
Unlearned (ἀγράμματοι)
Or, very literally, unlettered. With special reference to Rabbinic culture, the absence of which was conspicuous in Peter's address.
Ignorant (ἰδιῶται)
Originally, one in a private station, as opposed to one in office or in public affairs. Therefore one without professional knowledge, a layman; thence, generally, ignorant, ill-informed; sometimes plebeian, common. In the absence of certainty it is as well to retain the meaning given by the A. V., perhaps with a slight emphasis on the want of professional knowledge. Compare 1Co 14:16, 1Co 14:23, 1Co 14:24; 2Co 11:6.
Took knowledge (ἐπεγίνωσκον)
Or recognized. See on Act 3:10.