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Acts 3:7

What does Acts 3:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Acts 3:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Acts 3:7 means

Peter took the lame man by his right hand, assisting him to stand. Instantly, the man's previously weak and unusable feet and ankle-bones received strength. This immediate and complete restoration affirmed the divine power at work, manifesting a physical change that was both sudden and undeniable. The act of taking his hand was a gesture of personal engagement, demonstrating the apostles' active involvement in God's work.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he took him by the right hand, and raised him up: and immediately his feet and his ankle-bones received strength.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he took him by the right hand, and raised him up: and immediately his feet and his ankle-bones received strength.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he took him by his right hand, lifting him up; and straight away his feet and the bones of his legs became strong,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And having seized him by the right hand, he raised <FI>him<Fi> up, and presently his feet and ankles were strengthened,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And taking him by the right hand, he lifted him up: and forthwith his feet and soles received strength.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And having taken hold of him [by] the right hand he raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones were made strong.

Context

Following Peter's declaration and command, this verse depicts the immediate execution and result of the miracle. The physical action of Peter taking the man's hand and the instant, tangible transformation of the man's limbs are crucial. This verse provides the concrete evidence of the healing, laying the groundwork for the public reaction and Peter's subsequent sermon by presenting an undeniable act of God.

v.6But Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but what I have, that give I thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.

v.7This passage

v.8And leaping up, he stood, and began to walk; and he entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Mark 9:27

    But Jesus took him by the hand, and raised him up; and he arose.

  • Acts 9:41

    And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

  • Mark 1:31

    and he came and took her by the hand, and raised her up; and the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

  • Luke 13:13

    And he laid his hands upon her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

  • Mark 5:41

    And taking the child by the hand, he saith unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, Arise.

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