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He motioned for silence in order to make a defense before the people. <a href="/nlt/acts/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward and told him to explain the situation. He motioned for silence and tried to speak. <a href="/esv/acts/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> Some of the crowd prompted Alexander, whom the Jews had put forward. And Alexander, motioning with his hand, wanted to make a defense to the crowd. <a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people. <a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now out of the crowd they put forward Alexander, the Jews having thrust him forward. And Alexander, having motioned with the hand, was wanting to make a defense to the people. <a href="/kjv/acts/19.htm">King James Bible</a> And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people. <a href="/nkjv/acts/19.htm">New King James Version</a> And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander motioned with his hand, and wanted to make his defense to the people. <a href="/nasb_/acts/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Some of the crowd concluded it was Alexander, since the Jews had put him forward; and having motioned with his hand, Alexander was intending to make a defense to the assembly. <a href="/nasb/acts/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> Some of the crowd concluded it was Alexander, since the Jews had put him forward; and having motioned with his hand, Alexander was intending to make a defense to the assembly. <a href="/nasb77/acts/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And some of the crowd concluded it was Alexander, since the Jews had put him forward; and having motioned with his hand, Alexander was intending to make a defense to the assembly. <a href="/lsb/acts/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And some of the crowd concluded it was Alexander, since the Jews had put him forward; and having motioned with his hand, Alexander was intending to make a defense to the assembly. <a href="/amp/acts/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Some of the crowd advised Alexander [to speak], since the Jews had pushed him forward; and Alexander motioned with his hand [for attention] and intended to make a defense to the people. <a href="/csb/acts/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Some Jews in the crowd gave instructions to Alexander after they pushed him to the front. Motioning with his hand, Alexander wanted to make his defense to the people. <a href="/hcsb/acts/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then some of the crowd gave Alexander advice when the Jews pushed him to the front. So motioning with his hand, Alexander wanted to make his defense to the people. <a href="/asv/acts/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they brought Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made a defense unto the people. <a href="/cev/acts/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Several of the Jewish leaders pushed a man named Alexander to the front of the crowd and started telling him what to say. He motioned with his hand and tried to explain what was going on. <a href="/erv/acts/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they brought Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made a defence unto the people. <a href="/gwt/acts/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Some people concluded that Alexander was the cause, so the Jews pushed him to the front. Alexander motioned with his hand to quiet the people because he wanted to defend himself in front of them. <a href="/gnt/acts/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> Some of the people concluded that Alexander was responsible, since the Jews made him go up to the front. Then Alexander motioned with his hand for the people to be silent, and he tried to make a speech of defense. <a href="/isv/acts/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> Some of the crowd concluded it was because of Alexander, since the Jews had pushed him to the front. So Alexander motioned for silence and tried to make a defense before the people. <a href="/msb/acts/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people. <a href="/net/acts/19.htm">NET Bible</a> Some of the crowd concluded it was about Alexander because the Jews had pushed him to the front. Alexander, gesturing with his hand, was wanting to make a defense before the public assembly. <a href="/nheb/acts/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They brought Alexander out of the crowd, the Jews putting him forward. Alexander beckoned with his hand, and would have made a defense to the people. <a href="/wbt/acts/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defense to the people. <a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then some of the people crowded round Alexander, whom the Jews had pushed forward; and Alexander, motioning with his hand to get silence, was prepared to make a defence to the people. <a href="/web/acts/19.htm">World English Bible</a> They brought Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. Alexander beckoned with his hand, and would have made a defense to the people. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and out of the multitude they put forward Alexander—the Jews thrusting him forward—and Alexander having beckoned with the hand, wished to make defense to the populace, <a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now out of the crowd they put forward Alexander, the Jews having thrust him forward. And Alexander, having motioned with the hand, was wanting to make a defense to the people. <a href="/ylt/acts/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and out of the multitude they put forward Alexander -- the Jews thrusting him forward -- and Alexander having beckoned with the hand, wished to make defence to the populace, <a href="/slt/acts/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they forced Alexander out of the crowd, the Jews having put him forward. And Alexander having shaken the hand, wished to justify himself to the people.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they drew forth Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews thrusting him forward. And Alexander beckoning with his hand for silence, would have given the people satisfaction. <a href="/cpdv/acts/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> So they dragged Alexander from the crowd, while the Jews were propelling him forward. And Alexander, gesturing with his hand for silence, wanted to give the people an explanation. <a href="/nabre/acts/19.htm">New American Bible</a> Some of the crowd prompted Alexander, as the Jews pushed him forward, and Alexander signaled with his hand that he wished to explain something to the gathering. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Some of the crowd gave instructions to Alexander, whom the Jews had pushed forward. And Alexander motioned for silence and tried to make a defense before the people.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the Jews who were there appointed a Jew named Al-ex-an’der. And when he rose up, he gestured with his hand and would have addressed the people. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But the people of the Judeans who were there put forth a man of them, a Jew whose name was Alexandrus, and as he arose, he beckoned with his hand and wanted to put forth a defense to the people.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And some of the multitude put Alexander forward, the Jews urging him on. And Alexander waved his hand, and wished to make a defense to the people. <a href="/godbey/acts/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And some from the crowd forced in Alexander, the Jews precipitating him forward; and Alexander, beckoning with his hand, wished to apologize to the people. <a href="/haweis/acts/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then out of the crowd they brought forward Alexander, the Jews pushing him on: and Alexander, waving his hand, would fain have addressed his apology to the people. <a href="/mace/acts/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> at last Alexander was disengag'd from the croud, and accus'd by the Jews, then he waved his hand, desiring to make his defence before them all. <a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then some of the people crowded round Alexander, whom the Jews had pushed forward; and Alexander, motioning with his hand to get silence, was prepared to make a defence to the people. <a href="/worrell/acts/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they brought Alexander out of the crowd, the Jews thrusting him forward. And Alexander, waving his hand, wished to make defense to the people. <a href="/worsley/acts/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they brought Alexander forward out of the multitude, the Jews urging him on. And Alexander beckoning with the hand, would have made a defence to the people. <a href="/parallel/acts/19-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6508" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm">The Riot in Ephesus</a> …32Meanwhile the assembly was in turmoil. Some were shouting one thing and some another, and most of them did not even know why they were there. 33<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlou (N-GMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd</a> <a href="/greek/4261.htm" title="4261: probalontōn (V-APA-GMP) -- From pro and ballo; to throw forward, i.e. Push to the front, germinate.">pushed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/223.htm" title="223: Alexandron (N-AMS) -- From the same as alektor and aner; man-defender; Alexander, the name of three Israelites and one other man.">Alexander</a> <a href="/greek/4822.htm" title="4822: synebibasan (V-AIA-3P) -- From sun and bibazo (by reduplication) of the base of basis); to drive together, i.e. Unite, to infer, show, teach.">forward to explain himself,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/223.htm" title="223: Alexandros (N-NMS) -- From the same as alektor and aner; man-defender; Alexander, the name of three Israelites and one other man.">he</a> <a href="/greek/2678.htm" title="2678: kataseisas (V-APA-NMS) -- From kata and seio; to sway downward, i.e. Make a signal.">motioned for silence</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheira (N-AFS) -- A hand. "></a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: ēthelen (V-IIA-3S) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">so he</a> <a href="/greek/626.htm" title="626: apologeisthai (V-PNM/P) -- To give a defense, defend myself (especially in a law court): it can take an object of what is said in defense. ">could make his defense</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/1218.htm" title="1218: dēmō (N-DMS) -- From deo; the public.">people.</a> 34But when they realized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/21-40.htm">Acts 21:40</a> Having received permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. A great hush came over the crowd, and he addressed them in Hebrew: <a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Acts 22:1-2</a> “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.” / When they heard him speak to them in Hebrew, they became even more silent. Then Paul declared, <a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Acts 18:24-26</a> Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, well versed in the Scriptures. / He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John. / And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. <a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Acts 6:9-10</a> But resistance arose from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and men from the provinces of Cilicia and Asia. They disputed with Stephen, / but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke. <a href="/acts/7-2.htm">Acts 7:2</a> And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, <a href="/acts/17-22.htm">Acts 17:22</a> Then Paul stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I see that in every way you are very religious. <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Acts 24:10</a> When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense. <a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1</a> Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Acts 9:29</a> He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him. <a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Acts 13:16</a> Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and began to speak: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who fear God, listen to me! <a href="/acts/14-12.htm">Acts 14:12</a> Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Acts 16:19</a> When the girl’s owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace. <a href="/acts/25-24.htm">Acts 25:24</a> Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Acts 12:17</a> Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place. <a href="/acts/15-13.htm">Acts 15:13</a> When they had finished speaking, James declared, “Brothers, listen to me!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defense to the people.Alexander.<a href="/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20</a> Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.<a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">2 Timothy 4:14</a> Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:beckoned.<a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Acts 12:17</a> But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.<a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Acts 13:16</a> Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.<a href="/acts/21-40.htm">Acts 21:40</a> And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,his.<a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Acts 22:1</a> Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.<a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1,2</a> Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: … <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Philippians 1:7</a> Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/4-6.htm">Alexander</a> <a href="/acts/19-32.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Beckoned</a> <a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Beckoning</a> <a href="/john/7-26.htm">Concluded</a> <a href="/acts/19-30.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/luke/8-42.htm">Crowded</a> <a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/acts/7-24.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/acts/17-6.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/acts/6-13.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Front</a> <a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/acts/15-20.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/acts/19-30.htm">Intending</a> <a href="/acts/19-17.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/19-24.htm">Making</a> <a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Motioned</a> <a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Motioning</a> <a href="/acts/19-9.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/19-32.htm">Order</a> <a href="/acts/19-30.htm">Populace</a> <a href="/acts/10-10.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/john/13-2.htm">Prompted</a> <a href="/acts/7-27.htm">Pushed</a> <a href="/acts/7-27.htm">Pushing</a> <a href="/acts/16-11.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/acts/16-18.htm">Round</a> <a href="/acts/16-28.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/acts/19-18.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-18.htm">Thrusting</a> <a href="/acts/19-30.htm">Wished</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/1-20.htm">Alexander</a> <a href="/acts/19-39.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/21-40.htm">Beckoned</a> <a href="/luke/1-22.htm">Beckoning</a> <a href="/acts/21-25.htm">Concluded</a> <a href="/acts/19-35.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/exodus/38-8.htm">Crowded</a> <a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/acts/21-30.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/acts/27-30.htm">Front</a> <a href="/acts/21-3.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/acts/23-31.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Intending</a> <a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/21-33.htm">Making</a> <a href="/acts/21-40.htm">Motioned</a> <a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Motioning</a> <a href="/acts/19-35.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/20-16.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-11.htm">Populace</a> <a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Prompted</a> <a href="/numbers/22-25.htm">Pushed</a> <a href="/titus/1-7.htm">Pushing</a> <a href="/acts/22-4.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/acts/20-37.htm">Round</a> <a href="/acts/19-34.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/acts/21-40.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/acts/21-40.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/acts/20-38.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-19.htm">Thrusting</a> <a href="/acts/25-20.htm">Wished</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 19</div>1. <a href="/acts/19-1.htm">The Holy Spirit is given by Paul's hands.</a> 8. <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/19-13.htm">The Jewish exorcists,</a> 16. <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">are beaten by a man who had an evil spirit.</a> 19. <a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Conjuring books are burnt.</a> 21. <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Demetrius, for love of gain, raises an uproar against Paul;</a> 35. <a href="/acts/19-35.htm">which is appeased by the town clerk.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Jews, likely concerned about being associated with the uproar caused by Paul's teachings, chose Alexander to represent them. Alexander's role here may suggest he was a person of some standing or eloquence within the Jewish community. This action reflects the tension between the early Christian movement and traditional Jewish beliefs, as seen in other parts of Acts where Jewish leaders often opposed the apostles' teachings.to explain himself The need for explanation suggests that the Jews were anxious to distance themselves from the controversy surrounding Paul and the Christian message. This reflects the broader context of Jewish-Gentile relations in the Roman Empire, where Jews often sought to maintain their distinct identity while avoiding conflict with local authorities. The phrase also highlights the importance of public speaking and rhetoric in ancient cultures, where one's ability to articulate a defense could significantly impact public perception.and he motioned for silence Alexander's gesture for silence indicates his intention to address the crowd in an orderly manner, a common practice in ancient public speaking. This action underscores the chaotic nature of the scene, as the crowd was likely in an uproar due to the disturbance caused by the preaching of Paul and his companions. The ability to command attention and silence a crowd was a valued skill in the Greco-Roman world, reflecting the cultural emphasis on oratory.so he could make his defense to the people The concept of making a defense, or "apologia," is a recurring theme in the New Testament, where believers often had to defend their faith against accusations and misunderstandings. This mirrors other instances in Acts, such as Paul's defenses before various authorities. The need for a defense highlights the early Christians' precarious position within the Roman Empire, where they were often misunderstood and faced hostility from both Jews and Gentiles. This phrase also foreshadows the many defenses Paul himself would make, emphasizing the theme of perseverance in the face of opposition.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/alexander.htm">Alexander</a> A Jewish man who was pushed forward by the Jews in the crowd during the uproar in Ephesus. His role was to make a defense, possibly to dissociate the Jewish community from the Christians. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a> Members of the Jewish community in Ephesus who were likely concerned about being associated with the Christians and the ensuing riot. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> A large group of people in Ephesus, stirred up by the silversmiths who were losing business due to the spread of Christianity, which was turning people away from idol worship. 4. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A major city in Asia Minor, known for the Temple of Artemis, which was central to the local economy and religious life. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_riot.htm">The Riot</a> A significant disturbance caused by the silversmiths who were upset over the decline in sales of idols due to Paul's preaching.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Courage in the Face of Opposition</a> Alexander's willingness to step forward in a hostile environment is a reminder of the courage required to stand for one's beliefs. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_clear_communication.htm">The Importance of Clear Communication</a> Alexander's motion for silence indicates the need for clear and respectful communication, especially in tense situations. <a href="/topical/d/distinguishing_faith_from_cultural_practices.htm">Distinguishing Faith from Cultural Practices</a> The Jews' attempt to separate themselves from the Christians highlights the importance of distinguishing one's faith from surrounding cultural practices. <a href="/topical/u/unity_among_believers.htm">Unity Among Believers</a> The incident underscores the need for unity among believers, as divisions can weaken the witness of the church. <a href="/topical/p/preparedness_to_defend_the_faith.htm">Preparedness to Defend the Faith</a> Like Alexander, Christians should be prepared to explain and defend their faith, even in challenging circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 19</a> <a href="/q/who_was_alexander_the_coppersmith.htm">Who was Alexander the coppersmith in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_historians_date_jesus'_prophecy.htm">Luke 19:41-44 records Jesus predicting Jerusalem's destruction; how do historians reconcile the exact timing of this prophecy with recorded historical events?</a> <a href="/q/who_bought_shechem's_burial_site,_abraham_or_jacob.htm">In Acts 7:16, Stephen says Abraham bought a burial place in Shechem, yet Genesis 33:19 credits Jacob with that purchase. Which account is correct?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_isaiah_33_claim_miracles.htm">Why does Isaiah 33 describe miraculous healing and renewed stability when no archaeological or scientific evidence supports such events on a large scale?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) And they drew Alexander out of the multitude . . .--The fact that he was put forward by the Jews indicates, probably, that they were anxious to guard against the suspicion that they were at all identified with St. Paul or his companions. If we identify this Alexander with the "coppersmith" of <a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm" title="Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:">2Timothy 4:14</a>, who wrought so much evil against the Apostle on his third and last visit to Ephesus, we may assume some trade-connection with Demetrius which would give him influence with the crowd of artisans. His apologia, or defence, was obviously made by him as the representative of the Jews. The whole scene is again painted vividly--the vain attempt to gain a hearing by signs and gestures, the fury of the people on recognising his Jewish features and dress, their ready assumption that all Jews were alike in abhorring idols. Perhaps, also, they may have known or suspected that that abhorrence was sometimes accompanied by a readiness to traffic in what had been stolen from the idol's temple. St. Paul's words in <a href="/romans/2-22.htm" title="You that say a man should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? you that abhor idols, do you commit sacrilege?">Romans 2:22</a> may have had a personal application. The language of the town-clerk in <a href="/acts/19-37.htm" title="For you have brought here these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.">Acts 19:37</a> suggests the same thought. He could point to Aristarchus and Gaius, and say emphatically, "These men are not robbers of temples, whatever others may be."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 33. - Brought for drew, A.V. and T.R.; a defense for his defense, A.V. (ἀπολογεῖσθαι). Alexander. Some think he is the same as "Alexander the coppersmith," of whose conduct St. Paul complains so bitterly (<a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">2 Timothy 4:14, 15</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20</a>), and he may or may not be. It seems likely that, as St. Paul's offence was speaking against the gods and their temples, the Jews, who were commonly accused of being atheists, and one of whose nation Paul was, came in for their share of the popular odium. They were anxious, therefore, to excuse themselves before the people of having had any share in St. Paul's work, and put forward Alexander, no doubt a clever man and a good speaker, to make their defense. But as soon as the people knew that he was a Jew, they refused to listen to him, and drowned his voice with incessant shouts of "Great is Diana of the Ephesians." Meyer, however, thinks he was a Christian, because of the word ἀπολογεῖσθαι. The people (δῆμος, as ver. 30). It was a true ἐκκλησία, though an irregular one, and the people who formed it were the δῆμος, different from the ὄχλος, the mere crowd outside. <a href="/commentaries/acts/19-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Jews Ἰουδαίων (Ioudaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. in ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowd ὄχλου (ochlou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. pushed προβαλόντων (probalontōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4261.htm">Strong's 4261: </a> From pro and ballo; to throw forward, i.e. Push to the front, germinate. Alexander Ἀλέξανδρον (Alexandron) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_223.htm">Strong's 223: </a> From the same as alektor and aner; man-defender; Alexander, the name of three Israelites and one other man. {forward} to explain himself, συνεβίβασαν (synebibasan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4822.htm">Strong's 4822: </a> From sun and bibazo (by reduplication) of the base of basis); to drive together, i.e. Unite, to infer, show, teach. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [he] Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_223.htm">Strong's 223: </a> From the same as alektor and aner; man-defender; Alexander, the name of three Israelites and one other man. motioned for silence κατασείσας (kataseisas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2678.htm">Strong's 2678: </a> From kata and seio; to sway downward, i.e. Make a signal. so he ἤθελεν (ēthelen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. could make [his] defense ἀπολογεῖσθαι (apologeisthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_626.htm">Strong's 626: </a> To give a defense, defend myself (especially in a law court): it can take an object of what is said in defense. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people. δήμῳ (dēmō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1218.htm">Strong's 1218: </a> From deo; the public. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/19-33.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 19:33 They brought Alexander out of the multitude (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/19-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 19:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 19:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/19-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 19:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 19:34" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>