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Acts 9:37

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What does Acts 9:37 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died: and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died: and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.
Acts 9:37 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
37And it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died: and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.
38And as Lydda was nigh unto Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men unto him, entreating him, Delay not to come on unto us.
39And Peter arose and went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
40But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down and prayed; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
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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 it came to pass in those days, etc.] While Peter was in those parts, and particularly at Lydda, which was near: that she was sick and died; fell ill with some disorder, and died of it: whom, when they had washed; as was the manner of the Jews; and this they did, even though it was on a sabbath day: for so their canon runs f510, “they do all the necessaries for the dead (on the sabbath), they anoint him, ˆyjydmw, “and they wash him”;” yet that of Maimonides deserves some notice f511; “it is forbidden to anoint part of the body, as the whole body; but if it is to remove filth, it is lawful; and so it is forbidden to wash part of the body with hot water, but with cold water they may wash…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“when they had washed--according to the custom of civilized nations towards the dead. in an--rather, "the" upper chamber--(compare Kg1 17:19).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Whom, when they had washed - Among most people it has been customary to wash the body before it is buried or burned. They prepared her in the usual manner for interment. In an upper chamber - See the notes on Acts 1:13. There is no evidence that they expected that Peter would raise her up to life. 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
“she was: Joh 11:3, Joh 11:4, Joh 11:36, Joh 11:37 in an: Act 1:13, Act 20:8; Mar 14:15 Acts 9:38”
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