Robertson Word Pictures - Acts 12:11 - 12:11

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Robertson Word Pictures - Acts 12:11 - 12:11


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Was come to himself (en heautōi genomenos). Second aorist middle participle of ginomai with en and the locative case, “becoming at himself.” In Luk 15:17 we have eis heauton elthōn (coming to himself, as if he had been on a trip away from himself).

Now I know of a truth (nun oida alēthōs). There was no further confusion of mind that it was an ecstasy as in Act 10:10. But he was in peril for the soldiers would soon learn of his escape, when the change of guards came at 6 a.m.

Delivered me (exeilato me). Second aorist middle indicative of exaireō. The Lord rescued me of himself by his angel.

Expectation (prosdokias). Old word from prosdokaō, to look for. In the N.T. only here and Luk 21:26. James had been put to death and the Jewish people were eagerly waiting for the execution of Peter like hungry wolves.