Bible Strands
Acts 9:35
and all who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative reports the immediate aftermath of Peter’s healing command to the paralyzed Aeneas. Residents of Lydda and Sharon witness the event and respond to it.
The words — The Greek verb εἶδαν (eidan) translates literally as "saw," indicating direct visual observation. It is coupled with the participle κατοικοῦντες (katoikountes), meaning "inhabiting" or "dwelling."
The thread — The pattern of regional witness and response appears in Acts 11:21 and Acts 9:42, where large groups believe and turn to the Lord. The geographic scope also echoes 1 Chronicles 5:16, which lists Sharon as a settled territory.
Why it lands — The verse demands recognition that visible divine action provokes a collective shift in allegiance. It requires the reader to acknowledge that reported miracles function as catalysts for public confession.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.
Cross-references
- Acts 11:21 The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.
- 1 Chronicles 5:16 They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its towns, and throughout the pasturelands of Sharon.
- Acts 9:42 This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.
- Isaiah 35:2 It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God.
- 1 Chronicles 27:29 Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.
- Psalms 22:27 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.
- 2 Corinthians 3:16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.
- Deuteronomy 4:30 When you are in distress and all these things have happened to you, then in later days you will return to the LORD your God and listen to His voice.
- Psalms 110:3 Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.
- Isaiah 31:6 Return to the One against whom you have so blatantly rebelled, O children of Israel.