Act 10:19-23 | RWP | e4.org | Thought ( διενθυμουμενου ). Genitive absolute of present middle participle of διενθυμεομα , a double compound ( δια and εν- with θυμος ) and another απαξ λεγομενον save in ecclesiastical writers, though ενθυμεομα is common enough and Textus Receptus so reads here. Peter was revolving in his mind, through and through, in and out, to find the meaning of the strange vision.

‏ Acts 10:19-23

Thought ( διενθυμουμενου ). Genitive absolute of present middle participle of διενθυμεομα, a double compound ( δια and εν- with θυμος ) and another απαξ λεγομενον save in ecclesiastical writers, though ενθυμεομα is common enough and Textus Receptus so reads here. Peter was revolving in his mind, through and through, in and out, to find the meaning of the strange vision.

But ( αλλα ). So usually, though it is open to question whether αλλα is adversative here and not rather, "Now then."

Get thee down ( καταβηθ ). Second aorist active imperative, at once.

Go ( πορευου ). Present middle imperative, go on.

Nothing doubting ( μηδεν διακρινομενος ). Another compound of δια, old and common verb for a divided mind ( δια like δυο, two). Note usual negative of the present middle participle, the subjective μηδεν. The notion of wavering (Jas 1:6) is common with this verb in the middle voice. In Ac 11:12 the aorist active ( μηδεν διακριναντα ) is used perhaps with the idea of conduct towards others rather than his own internal doubt as here (Page).

For I ( οτ εγω ). The Holy Spirit assumes responsibility for the messengers from Cornelius and thus connects their mission with the vision which was still troubling Peter. Peter had heard his name called by the man (verse 19).

Cause ( αιτια ). Or reason. Common in this sense. See on Mt 19:3.

Righteous ( δικαιος ). In the Jewish sense as in Lu 1:6; 2:25.

Well reported of ( μαρτυρουμενος ). Present passive participle as in 6:3. Cf. the other centurion in Lu 7:4.

Nation ( εθνους ). Not λαου, for the speakers are Gentiles.

Was warned ( εχρηματισθη ). First aorist passive of χρηματιζω, old word for doing business, then consulting an oracle, and here of being divinely (word God not expressed) warned as in Mt 2:12, 22; Lu 2:26; Heb 11:7. Then to be called or receive a name from one's business as in Ac 11:26; Ro 7:3.

Lodged them ( εξενισεν ). Active voice here rather than passive as in 10:6.

Accompanied him ( συνηλθαν αυτω ). Associative instrumental case after verb. The wisdom of having these half dozen Jewish Christians from Joppa with Peter in the house of Cornelius in Caesarea becomes manifest in Jerusalem (11:12).