Act 21:11 | RWP | e4.org | Coming ( ελθÂων , second aorist active participle of ερχομα ), taking ( αρας , first aorist active participle of αιρÂω , to take up), binding ( δÂησας , first aorist active participle of δεÂω , to bind). Vivid use of three successive participles describing the dramatic action of Agabus. Paul's girdle ( την ζωνην του Παυλου ). Old word from ζωννυμ , to gird. See on . His own feet and hands ( εαυτου τους ποδας κα τας χειρας ). Basis for the interpretation. Old Testament prophets often employed symbolic deeds ( ; ; ; ). Jesus interpreted the symbolism of Peter's girding himself ( ). So ( ουτως ). As Agabus had bound himself. Agabus was just from Jerusalem and probably knew the feeling there against Paul. At any rate the Holy Spirit revealed it to him as he claims. Shall deliver ( παραδωσουσιν ). Like the words of Jesus about himself ( ). He was "delivered" into the hands of the Gentiles and it took five years to get out of those hands.

‏ Acts 21:11

Coming ( ελθÂων, second aorist active participle of ερχομα ), taking ( αρας, first aorist active participle of αιρÂω, to take up),

binding ( δÂησας, first aorist active participle of δεÂω, to bind). Vivid use of three successive participles describing the dramatic action of Agabus.

Paul's girdle ( την ζωνην του Παυλου ). Old word from ζωννυμ, to gird. See on 12:8.

His own feet and hands ( εαυτου τους ποδας κα τας χειρας ). Basis for the interpretation. Old Testament prophets often employed symbolic deeds (1Ki 22:11; Jas 2:2; Jer 13:1-7; Eze 4:1-6). Jesus interpreted the symbolism of Peter's girding himself (Joh 21:18).

So ( ουτως ). As Agabus had bound himself. Agabus was just from Jerusalem and probably knew the feeling there against Paul. At any rate the Holy Spirit revealed it to him as he claims.

Shall deliver ( παραδωσουσιν ). Like the words of Jesus about himself (Mt 20:19). He was "delivered" into the hands of the Gentiles and it took five years to get out of those hands.