Bible Strands
Acts 8:29
The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Spirit speaks to Philip while the Ethiopian eunuch sits in his chariot reading Isaiah, commanding him to approach the vehicle.
The words — The passage records εἶπεν (eipen, “Said”) and προσέλθε (proselthe, “do go near”), indicating a direct command to move toward the chariot.
The thread — The Spirit issuing direct travel instructions recurs in Acts 10:19, Acts 11:12, and Acts 13:2.
Why it lands — The text commands immediate physical movement toward a specific target before any conversation begins, requiring prompt obedience.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.
Cross-references
- Acts 10:19 As Peter continued to reflect on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you.
- Acts 11:12 The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.
- Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
- Acts 20:22 And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.
- Acts 16:6 After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia.
- Hosea 6:3 So let us know—let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.
- Acts 21:11 Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’”
- 1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,
- Isaiah 65:24 Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.
- 1 Corinthians 12:11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.