Bible Strands
Acts 2:31
Foreseeing this, David spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did His body see decay.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses the Jerusalem crowd, explaining how David’s ancient prophecy applies to Jesus. He states that David, speaking as a prophet, foresaw the Messiah’s restoration from the realm of the dead.
The words — προϊδὼν (proidōn) means “having foreseen,” and ἀναστάσεως (anastaseōs) denotes “resurrection.” Peter uses these terms to summarize David’s prophetic declaration about the Christ.
The thread — Peter’s summary connects to his earlier citation in Acts 2:27 and the original prophecy in Psalms 16:10, with the same theme echoed in Acts 13:35.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to recognize that David’s words point forward to a physical resurrection, not merely spiritual survival. It demands acceptance that Jesus fulfills this specific prophetic pattern.
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The Greek words
King James Version
He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.
Cross-references
- Acts 2:27 because You will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.
- Psalms 16:10 For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.
- Acts 13:35 So also, He says in another Psalm: ‘You will not let Your Holy One see decay.’
- 1 Peter 1:11 trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.