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Acts 9:33

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What does Acts 9:33 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept his bed eight years; for he was palsied.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept his bed eight years; for he was palsied.
Acts 9:33 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 9

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30And when the brethren knew it, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.
31So the church throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied.
32And it came to pass, as Peter went throughout all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda.
33And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept his bed eight years; for he was palsied.
34And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise and make thy bed. And straightway he arose.
35And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And there he found a certain man, etc.] In a house in that city, into which he entered: named Aeneas; which is a Gentile name, and so might the person be; though there is mention made of this name among the Jews. We read of one R. Samuel Bar, ayyna “Aenea, or Aeneas” f491; but it was more common among the Greeks. Aeneas the Trojan is well known in history, who, after the destruction of Troy, went into Italy, and settled there; and from him the Trojans are sometimes called Aeneadae. The name comes from the Greek word ainw, “ainoo”, which signifies “to praise”; and Aeneas is one “worthy of praise”: though Jerom f492 takes it to be an Hebrew name, which he interprets “one that answers”, or a…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Eneas - This is a Greek name; and probably he was a Hellenist. See the notes on Acts 6:1. Sick of the palsy - See the notes on Matthew 4:24. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“which: Act 3:2, Act 4:22, Act 14:8; Mar 5:25, Mar 9:21; Luk 13:16; Joh 5:5, Joh 9:1, Joh 9:21 and was: Mar 2:3-11 Acts 9:34”
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