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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"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The Jewish leaders were infuriated by Stephen’s accusation, and they shook their fists at him in rage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now when they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />On hearing this, the members of the Sanhedrin were enraged, and they gnashed their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now hearing these things, they were cut to their hearts and began gnashing the teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with <i>their</i> teeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When they heard these things they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with <i>their</i> teeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now when they heard this, they were infuriated, and they <i>began</i> gnashing their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now when they heard this, they were cut to the quick, and they began gnashing their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now when they heard this, they were cut to the quick, and they <i>began</i> gnashing their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now when they heard this, they became furious in their hearts, and they <i>began</i> gnashing their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now when they heard this [accusation and understood its implication], they were cut to the heart, and they <i>began</i> grinding their teeth [in rage] at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they heard these things, they were enraged and gnashed their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they heard these things, they were enraged in their hearts and gnashed their teeth at him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now when they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When the council members heard Stephen's speech, they were angry and furious. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now when they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />As council members listened to Stephen, they became noticeably furious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />As the members of the Council listened to Stephen, they became furious and ground their teeth at him in anger. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />While they were listening to these things, they became more and more furious and began to grind their teeth at him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On hearing this, the members of the Sanhedrin were enraged, and they gnashed their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When they heard these things, they became furious and ground their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now when they heard these things, they were furious, and they ground their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />As they listened to these words, they became infuriated and gnashed their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now when they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with their teeth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And hearing these things, they were cut to the hearts, and gnashed the teeth at him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now hearing these things, they were cut to their hearts and began gnashing the teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And hearing these things, they were cut to the hearts, and did gnash the teeth at him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And having heard those, they were sawn through their hearts, and they gnashed the teeth upon him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now hearing these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed with their teeth at him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, upon hearing these things, they were deeply wounded in their hearts, and they gnashed their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When they heard this, they were infuriated, and they ground their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When they heard these things, they became enraged and ground their teeth at Stephen.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When they heard these things, they were enraged, and gnashed their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And when they heard these things, they were filled with rage in their souls and they were gnashing on him with their teeth.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />"When they heard these things, they were enraged in their hearts, and gnashed upon him with their teeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And hearing these words, they were cut through their hearts and gnashed their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Now when they heard these things, they were cut through their hearts as with a saw, and gnashed upon him with their teeth.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />When they heard these things, they were transported with rage, and gnashed their teeth against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />As they listened to these words, they became infuriated and gnashed their teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Now, while hearing these things, they were being cut to their hearts, and were gnashing their teeth over him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when they heard these <i>things,</i> they were cut to the heart and gnashed <i>their</i> teeth at him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/7-54.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=2276" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm">The Stoning of Stephen</a></span><br><span class="reftext">53</span>you who received the law ordained by angels, yet have not kept it.” <span class="reftext">54</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: Akouontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">On hearing</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">this,</a> <a href="/greek/1282.htm" title="1282: dieprionto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- From dia and the base of prizo; to saw asunder, i.e. to exasperate.">the members of the Sanhedrin were enraged,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- 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/2588.htm" title="2588: kardiais (N-DFP) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1031.htm" title="1031: ebrychon (V-IIA-3P) -- To grind or gnash, as with the teeth for rage or pain. A primary verb; to grate the teeth.">they gnashed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3599.htm" title="3599: odontas (N-AMP) -- A tooth. Perhaps from the base of esthio; a tooth.">teeth</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">at</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.">him.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">55</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Acts 5:33</a></span><br />When the Council members heard this, they were enraged, and they resolved to put the apostles to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Acts 2:37</a></span><br />When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-45.htm">Matthew 21:45-46</a></span><br />When the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they knew that Jesus was speaking about them. / Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-59.htm">John 8:59</a></span><br />At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-31.htm">John 10:31-33</a></span><br />At this, the Jews again picked up stones to stone Him. / But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?” / “We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, make Yourself out to be God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-28.htm">Luke 4:28-29</a></span><br />On hearing this, all the people in the synagogue were enraged. / They got up, drove Him out of the town, and led Him to the brow of the hill on which the town was built, in order to throw Him over the cliff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-65.htm">Matthew 26:65-66</a></span><br />At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy. / What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-30.htm">John 7:30</a></span><br />So they tried to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-53.htm">John 11:53</a></span><br />So from that day on they plotted to kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-21.htm">2 Chronicles 24:21</a></span><br />But they conspired against Zechariah, and by order of the king, they stoned him in the courtyard of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/21-20.htm">1 Kings 21:20</a></span><br />When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/26-8.htm">Jeremiah 26:8-9</a></span><br />and as soon as he had finished telling all the people everything the LORD had commanded him to say, the priests and prophets and all the people seized him, shouting, “You must surely die! / How dare you prophesy in the name of the LORD that this house will become like Shiloh and this city will be desolate and deserted!” And all the people assembled against Jeremiah in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/20-2.htm">Jeremiah 20:2</a></span><br />he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-26.htm">Nehemiah 9:26</a></span><br />But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12</a></span><br />The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.</p><p class="hdg">they were.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Acts 5:33</a></b></br> When they heard <i>that</i>, they were cut <i>to the heart</i>, and took counsel to slay them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/22-22.htm">Acts 22:22,23</a></b></br> And they gave him audience unto this word, and <i>then</i> lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a <i>fellow</i> from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live… </p><p class="hdg">they gnashed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/16-9.htm">Job 16:9</a></b></br> He teareth <i>me</i> in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-16.htm">Psalm 35:16</a></b></br> With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-10.htm">Psalm 112:10</a></b></br> The wicked shall see <i>it</i>, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Enraged</a> <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Furious</a> <a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Gnash</a> <a href="/psalms/35-16.htm">Gnashed</a> <a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Gnashing</a> <a href="/acts/7-33.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/acts/7-34.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/7-12.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/7-51.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/acts/7-51.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Infuriated</a> <a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Quick</a> <a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Teeth</a> <a href="/acts/7-38.htm">Words</a> <a href="/acts/5-17.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/8-32.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/acts/19-28.htm">Enraged</a> <a href="/acts/19-28.htm">Furious</a> <a href="/psalms/35-16.htm">Gnash</a> <a href="/job/16-9.htm">Gnashed</a> <a href="/psalms/35-16.htm">Gnashing</a> <a href="/acts/9-4.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/acts/8-6.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/8-6.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/8-21.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Infuriated</a> <a href="/acts/9-28.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Quick</a> <a href="/revelation/9-8.htm">Teeth</a> <a href="/acts/7-60.htm">Words</a> <a href="/acts/19-28.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-1.htm">Stephen, permitted to answer to the accusation of blasphemy,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-2.htm">shows that Abraham worshipped God rightly, and how God chose the fathers,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-20.htm">before Moses was born, and before the tabernacle and temple were built;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-37.htm">that Moses himself witnessed of Christ;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-44.htm">and that all outward ceremonies were ordained to last but for a time;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-51.htm">reprehending their rebellion, and murdering of Christ, whom the prophets foretold.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">54. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-54.htm">Whereupon they stone Stephen to death, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">59. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-59.htm">who commends his soul to Jesus, and humbly prays for them.</a></span><br></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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Stephen had just delivered a powerful sermon recounting Israel's history and accusing the Jewish leaders of resisting the Holy Spirit, similar to their ancestors. His words were a direct challenge to their authority and spiritual condition, echoing the prophetic tradition of calling Israel to repentance.<p><b>the members of the Sanhedrin</b><br>The Sanhedrin was the supreme religious council in Jerusalem, composed of chief priests, elders, and scribes. It held significant authority over Jewish religious and civil matters. This body had previously condemned Jesus to death and was now confronting His followers, indicating the continuity of opposition to the early Christian movement.<p><b>were enraged</b><br>The Greek term used here conveys intense emotional turmoil, suggesting a deep-seated anger and frustration. This reaction highlights the conviction and truth of Stephen's message, which exposed the Sanhedrin's spiritual blindness and hypocrisy. Their rage is reminiscent of the anger directed at prophets like Jeremiah and Elijah, who also faced hostility for speaking God's truth.<p><b>and they gnashed their teeth at him</b><br>Gnashing of teeth is a biblical expression of extreme anger and hostility, often associated with judgment and condemnation. This imagery is used in the Old Testament and by Jesus in the Gospels to describe the anguish of those who reject God's message. The Sanhedrin's reaction foreshadows the judgment they would face for rejecting the Messiah and His messengers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/stephen.htm">Stephen</a></b><br>A deacon in the early church, known for his wisdom and filled with the Holy Spirit. He is the first Christian martyr.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sanhedrin.htm">Sanhedrin</a></b><br>The Jewish ruling council, composed of religious leaders who held significant authority in Jewish society.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a></b><br>Stephen's speech before the Sanhedrin, where he recounts Israel's history and accuses the leaders of resisting the Holy Spirit, leading to their anger.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_truth.htm">The Cost of Truth</a></b><br>Stephen's boldness in speaking the truth, even at the cost of his life, challenges us to consider our own willingness to stand for truth in the face of opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/resistance_to_the_holy_spirit.htm">Resistance to the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The Sanhedrin's reaction exemplifies a hardened heart that resists the Holy Spirit. We must examine our own hearts for areas where we might be resisting God's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteous_anger_vs._sinful_anger.htm">Righteous Anger vs. Sinful Anger</a></b><br>The Sanhedrin's anger was rooted in pride and self-preservation. We should differentiate between righteous anger, which seeks justice, and sinful anger, which seeks to harm.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>Stephen's ability to speak with wisdom and courage was empowered by the Holy Spirit. We should rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_persecution.htm">Perseverance in Persecution</a></b><br>Stephen's example encourages us to remain steadfast in our faith, even when facing persecution or misunderstanding.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_aren't_early_martyrs_in_roman_records.htm">Why do Christian martyrs of the early church not appear in Roman records until much later?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_stephen_stoned_in_the_bible.htm">Why was Stephen stoned according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_daniel_3_compare_to_other_trials.htm">How does the dramatic rescue in Daniel 3 align with other biblical narratives where faithful individuals still suffer or are not saved miraculously?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_64_9_align_with_suffering.htm">How does the confident expectation in Psalm 64:9 align with the countless instances of righteous people suffering without apparent deliverance? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(54) <span class= "bld">They were cut to the heart.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">were sawn through and through.</span> (See Note on <a href="/acts/5-33.htm" title="When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.">Acts 5:33</a>.) The word describes a keener pang than the "pricked" of <a href="/acts/2-37.htm" title="Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brothers, what shall we do?">Acts 2:37</a>, producing, not repentance, but the frenzy of furious anger.<p><span class= "bld">They gnashed on him with their teeth.</span>--The passage is worth noting as the only example of the literal use of a phrase with which we are so familiar in its figurative application (<a href="/matthew/8-12.htm" title="But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.">Matthew 8:12</a>; <a href="/matthew/13-42.htm" title="And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.">Matthew 13:42</a>, <span class= "ital">et al.</span>)<span class= "ital">.</span> Here it clearly expresses brute passion rather than despair. At this point rage and fury--the fury caused by the consciousness that the stern words are true--had become altogether beyond control. They had passed beyond articulate speech into the inarticulate utterances of animal ferocity.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 54.</span> <span class="accented">- Now when</span> for <span class="accented">when</span>, A.V. They were cut to the heart (see <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Acts 5:33</a> and notes). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/7-54.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">On hearing</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀκούοντες</span> <span class="translit">(Akouontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this,</span><br /><span class="grk">ταῦτα</span> <span class="translit">(tauta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the members of the Sanhedrin] were enraged,</span><br /><span class="grk">διεπρίοντο</span> <span class="translit">(dieprionto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1282.htm">Strong's 1282: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dia and the base of prizo; to saw asunder, i.e. to exasperate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">they gnashed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔβρυχον</span> <span class="translit">(ebrychon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1031.htm">Strong's 1031: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grind or gnash, as with the teeth for rage or pain. A primary verb; to grate the teeth.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[their]</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">teeth</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀδόντας</span> <span class="translit">(odontas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3599.htm">Strong's 3599: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tooth. Perhaps from the base of esthio; a 'tooth'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπ’</span> <span class="translit">(ep’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτόν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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