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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/9.htm">New International Version</a> In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/acts/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> I have shown him a vision of a man named Ananias coming in and laying hands on him so he can see again.” <a href="/esv/acts/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.” <a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.” <a href="/blb/acts/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and he saw in a vision a man named Ananias, having come and having put the hands on him, so that he might see again." <a href="/kjv/acts/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. <a href="/nkjv/acts/9.htm">New King James Version</a> And in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him, so that he might receive his sight.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him, so that he might regain his sight.” <a href="/nasb/acts/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him, so that he might regain his sight.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him, so that he might regain his sight.” <a href="/lsb/acts/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him, so that he might regain his sight.” <a href="/amp/acts/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come in and place his hands on him, so that he may regain his sight.” <a href="/csb/acts/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and placing his hands on him so that he may regain his sight.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and placing his hands on him so he can regain his sight."&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> and he hath seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight. <a href="/cev/acts/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and he has seen a vision. He saw a man named Ananias coming to him and putting his hands on him, so he could see again." <a href="/erv/acts/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> and he hath seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight. <a href="/gwt/acts/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias place his hands on him to restore his sight." <a href="/gnt/acts/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come in and place his hands on him so that he might see again." <a href="/isv/acts/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> He has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so he would see again." <a href="/msb/acts/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place a hand on him to restore his sight.? <a href="/net/acts/9.htm">NET Bible</a> and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and place his hands on him so that he may see again." <a href="/nheb/acts/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight." <a href="/wbt/acts/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias, coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. <a href="/wey/acts/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He has seen a man called Ananias come and lay his hands upon him so that he may recover his sight." <a href="/web/acts/9.htm">World English Bible</a> and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he saw in a vision a man, by name Ananias, coming in, and putting a hand on him, that he may see again.” <a href="/blb/acts/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and he saw in a vision a man named Ananias, having come and having put the hands on him, so that he might see again." <a href="/ylt/acts/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he saw in a vision a man, by name Ananias, coming in, and putting a hand on him, that he may see again.' <a href="/slt/acts/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he saw in a vision a man, by name Ananias, coming in, and having put hand upon him, so that he might look up and see again.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> (And he saw a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hands upon him, that he might receive his sight.) <a href="/cpdv/acts/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> (And Paul saw a man named Ananias entering and imposing hands upon him, so that he might receive his sight.) <a href="/nabre/acts/9.htm">New American Bible</a> and [in a vision] he has seen a man named Ananias come in and lay [his] hands on him, that he may regain his sight.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he has seen in a vision a man named An-a-ni’as coming in and laying his hand on him to restore his sight. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “He sees in a vision a man whose name is Khanan-Yah entering and laying a hand upon him so that his eyes will be opened.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias, coming in and laying his hand on him, that he may receive his sight. <a href="/godbey/acts/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>and he saw a man, Ananias by name, coming in, and putting his hands on him, in order that he may look up.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/acts/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming to him, and laying his hand upon him, that he may recover his sight. <a href="/mace/acts/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> (at that very instant Saul saw in a vision the said Ananias come in, and put his hand on him, to restore his sight.) <a href="/wey/acts/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He has seen a man called Ananias come and lay his hands upon him so that he may recover his sight." <a href="/worrell/acts/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>and in a vision he saw a man, Ananias by name, coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive sight."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/acts/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>for behold he is praying, and hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias, coming in and putting <Fr>his<FR> hand upon him, that he might recover his sight.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/acts/9-12.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=2778" 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/9.htm">Ananias Baptizes Saul</a> …11“Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12<a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">In</a> <a href="/greek/3705.htm" title="3705: horamati (N-DNS) -- A spectacle, vision, that which is seen. From horao; something gazed at, i.e. A spectacle.">a vision</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eiden (V-AIA-3S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">he has seen</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andra (N-AMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">a man</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">named</a> <a href="/greek/367.htm" title="367: Hananian (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Ananias, the name of three Israelites.">Ananias</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthonta (V-APA-AMS) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">come</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2007.htm" title="2007: epithenta (V-APA-AMS) -- To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.">place</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheiras (N-AFP) -- A hand. ">hands</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">on him</a> <a href="/greek/3704.htm" title="3704: hopōs (Conj) -- From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual).">to</a> <a href="/greek/308.htm" title="308: anablepsē (V-ASA-3S) -- To look up, recover my sight. From ana and blepo; to look up; by implication, to recover sight.">restore his sight.” </a> 13But Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man and all the harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem.…<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/22-12.htm">Acts 22:12-16</a> There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there, / came and stood beside me. ‘Brother Saul,’ he said, ‘receive your sight.’ And at that moment I could see him. / Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has appointed you to know His will and to see the Righteous One and to hear His voice. ... <a href="/acts/26-16.htm">Acts 26:16-18</a> ‘But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen from Me and what I will show you. / I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them / to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’ <a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm">2 Corinthians 12:1-4</a> I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. / I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows. / And I know that this man—whether in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows— ... <a href="/acts/10-3.htm">Acts 10:3-6</a> One day at about the ninth hour, he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, “Cornelius!” / Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God. / Now send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter. ... <a href="/acts/16-9.htm">Acts 16:9-10</a> During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-10</a> One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a> The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.” <a href="/acts/2-17.htm">Acts 2:17</a> ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. <a href="/acts/7-55.htm">Acts 7:55-56</a> But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. / “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” <a href="/acts/8-26.htm">Acts 8:26</a> Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” <a href="/acts/11-13.htm">Acts 11:13-14</a> He told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. / He will convey to you a message by which you and all your household will be saved.’ <a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Acts 12:7-10</a> Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. / “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” / So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision. ... <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-4</a> 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.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. / So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14</a> Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. <a href="/acts/19-6.htm">Acts 19:6</a> And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And has seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.<a href="/acts/9-10.htm">Acts 9:10,17,18</a> And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/9-9.htm">Able</a> <a href="/acts/9-10.htm">Ananias</a> <a href="/acts/9-10.htm">Anani'as</a> <a href="/acts/9-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/acts/8-19.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/acts/8-18.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/acts/8-3.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/acts/8-19.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/john/11-12.htm">Recover</a> <a href="/luke/18-41.htm">Regain</a> <a href="/acts/3-21.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/acts/9-9.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/acts/9-10.htm">Vision</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/9-18.htm">Able</a> <a href="/acts/9-13.htm">Ananias</a> <a href="/acts/9-13.htm">Anani'as</a> <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/acts/9-17.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/acts/9-17.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/acts/9-17.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/acts/9-17.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/acts/22-13.htm">Recover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-20.htm">Regain</a> <a href="/acts/15-16.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/acts/9-17.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/acts/10-3.htm">Vision</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 9</div>1. <a href="/acts/9-1.htm">Saul, going toward Damascus, is stricken down to the earth, </a> 8. <a href="/acts/9-8.htm">and led blind to Damascus;</a> 10. <a href="/acts/9-10.htm">is called to the apostleship;</a> 18. <a href="/acts/9-18.htm">and is baptized by Ananias.</a> 20. <a href="/acts/9-20.htm">He preaches Christ boldly.</a> 23. <a href="/acts/9-23.htm">The Jews lay wait to kill him;</a> 29. <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">so do the Grecians, but he escapes both.</a> 31. <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">The church having rest, Peter heals Aeneas;</a> 36. <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">and restores Tabitha to life.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>In a vision Visions are a common means through which God communicates with His people in the Bible. They often serve as a divine revelation or guidance, as seen with prophets like Daniel and Ezekiel. In the New Testament, visions are significant in the early church, guiding apostles and believers in their mission. This vision is part of God's direct intervention in Saul's conversion, highlighting the supernatural aspect of his calling.he has seen The use of the past tense indicates that the vision has already occurred, emphasizing the certainty and divine orchestration of the events. This aligns with biblical instances where God provides assurance through visions, such as Joseph's dreams in Genesis. It underscores God's sovereignty and foreknowledge in the unfolding of His plans.a man named Ananias Ananias is a disciple in Damascus, known for his obedience and faith. His role is crucial in Saul's transformation, demonstrating how God uses ordinary believers to fulfill His purposes. Ananias's willingness to follow God's command, despite his initial fear, reflects the courage and faith required to serve God. This also parallels other biblical figures who were called to act in faith, such as Moses and Gideon.come and place his hands on him The laying on of hands is a significant biblical practice symbolizing the impartation of blessing, healing, or the Holy Spirit. In the Old Testament, it was used in ordination and blessing, as seen with Jacob blessing his grandsons. In the New Testament, it becomes a sign of healing and the Holy Spirit's work, as seen in Jesus' ministry and the apostles' acts. This act signifies God's power and presence working through His servants.to restore his sight The restoration of Saul's sight is both a physical and spiritual metaphor. Physically, it marks the end of his blindness, which began on the road to Damascus. Spiritually, it signifies Saul's new understanding and acceptance of Jesus as the Messiah. This transformation is akin to the spiritual enlightenment described in <a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a>, where the Messiah is prophesied to open the eyes of the blind. Saul's conversion is a powerful testament to the transformative power of Christ, echoing the theme of light overcoming darkness found throughout Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul (Paul)</a> A zealous Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Saul encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus, leading to his conversion. This event marks a pivotal moment in his life and the early Church. 2. <a href="/topical/a/ananias.htm">Ananias</a> A disciple in Damascus, Ananias was called by God to heal Saul and help him regain his sight. His obedience and faith played a crucial role in Saul's transformation. 3. <a href="/topical/v/vision.htm">Vision</a> Saul received a vision from God, showing him that Ananias would come to restore his sight. This vision was part of God's divine plan for Saul's conversion and future ministry. 4. <a href="/topical/d/damascus.htm">Damascus</a> The city where Saul was headed to persecute Christians. Instead, it became the place of his conversion and the beginning of his ministry. 5. <a href="/topical/r/restoration_of_sight.htm">Restoration of Sight</a> This miraculous event symbolizes both physical and spiritual enlightenment for Saul, marking the start of his new life in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a> Ananias's willingness to follow God's instructions, despite his fears, demonstrates the importance of obedience in the Christian life. We are called to trust God's plan, even when it seems daunting. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_conversion.htm">God's Sovereignty in Conversion</a> Saul's conversion shows that God can transform even the most unlikely individuals. This reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_spiritual_growth.htm">The Role of Community in Spiritual Growth</a> Ananias's involvement in Saul's conversion highlights the importance of community and discipleship in the Christian journey. We are called to support and guide one another in faith. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_sight_and_enlightenment.htm">Spiritual Sight and Enlightenment</a> The restoration of Saul's sight symbolizes the spiritual awakening that occurs when we encounter Christ. We are encouraged to seek spiritual clarity and understanding through prayer and study of the Word.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 9</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_sin_ignorance.htm">Who were the three biblical men named Ananias?</a> <a href="/q/why_different_versions_of_paul's_conversion.htm">Why does Acts record different versions of Paul's conversion story?</a> <a href="/q/what_occurred_in_saul's_conversion.htm">What happened during Saul's Damascus Road conversion?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_believers_see_more_visions.htm">Why do religious people experience more supernatural visions than skeptics?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias.--The coincidence of the two visions has seemed to some critics, as afterwards in the history of Cornelius, to betray something like the skill of the artistic historian. To those who reject the supernatural altogether, this may, of course, seem a short and easy explanation. To those who have not brought themselves to that point of denial, it will not seem strange that there should be in the work of the highest Designer the same unity of purpose and convergence of varied means which rouse our admiration in works of human skill. For Ananias what he was now told was an implied command that he should fulfil the vision thus reported to him.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - He hath seen for hath seen in a vision, A.V. and T.R.; laying his hands for putting his hand, A.V. and T.R. <a href="/commentaries/acts/9-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>In ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. a vision ὁράματι (horamati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3705.htm">Strong's 3705: </a> A spectacle, vision, that which is seen. From horao; something gazed at, i.e. A spectacle. he has seen εἶδεν (eiden) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. a man ἄνδρα (andra) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. named ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. Ananias Ἁνανίαν (Hananian) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_367.htm">Strong's 367: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Ananias, the name of three Israelites. come εἰσελθόντα (eiselthonta) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. place ἐπιθέντα (epithenta) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2007.htm">Strong's 2007: </a> To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose. [his] τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine 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. hands χεῖρας (cheiras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. on him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to ὅπως (hopōs) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3704.htm">Strong's 3704: </a> From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual). restore his sight.” ἀναβλέψῃ (anablepsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_308.htm">Strong's 308: </a> To look up, recover my sight. 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