Barnes' Notes on Acts 14:5

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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An assault made - Greek: a “rush” - ὁρμή hormē. It denotes “an impetuous excitement and aggression; a rush to put them to death.” It rather describes a popular tumult than a calm and deliberate purpose. There was a violent, tumultuous excitement. Both of the Gentiles ... - Of that part of them which was opposed to the apostles. To use them despitefully - See the notes on Matthew 5:44. To reproach them; to bring contempt upon them; to injure them. And to stone them - To put them to death by stoning; probably as blasphemers, Acts 7:57-59. return to 'Top of Page'

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