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Acts 18:2: Meaning Explained
And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that...
Acts 18:2
“There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently arrived from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them,”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Paul met a Jewish couple named Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth who had left Rome. The Roman emperor had kicked out all Jewish people.
What’s Happening Here
Aquila and Priscilla had to flee Rome because the emperor didn't want Jews there. Paul connected with them and they became important friends.
Key Words
orderedCommanded officially
ClaudiusA Roman emperor
Why It Matters
God brings believers together even through difficult circumstances. Paul found perfect partners for his ministry in these people.
Did You Know?
The Roman emperor Claudius really did kick Jews out of Rome, showing this part of Acts is historically accurate.
Word Study
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Andκαὶ
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foundεὑρών
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a certainτινα
G2453
JewἸουδαίους
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namedὀνόματι
G207
AquilaἈκύλαν
G4193
in PontusΠοντικὸν
G1085
bornγένει
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latelyπροσφάτως
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comeἐληλυθότα
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fromἀπὸ
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ItalyἸταλίας
G4252
PriscillaΠρίσκιλλαν
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wifeγυναῖκα
G846
hisαὐτοῖς
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(because thatδιὰ
G1299
had commandedδιατεταχέναι
G2804
ClaudiusΚλαύδιον
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to departχωρίζεσθαι
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allπάντας
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fromἐκ
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RomeῬώμης
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and cameπροσῆλθεν
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