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After talking until daylight, he left. <a href="/nlt/acts/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then they all went back upstairs, shared in the Lord’s Supper, and ate together. Paul continued talking to them until dawn, and then he left. <a href="/esv/acts/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when Paul had gone up and had broken bread and eaten, he conversed with them a long while, until daybreak, and so departed. <a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Paul went back upstairs, broke bread, and ate. And after speaking until daybreak, he departed. <a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having gone up, and having broken the bread, and having eaten, and having talked at length until daybreak, so he departed. <a href="/kjv/acts/20.htm">King James Bible</a> When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed. <a href="/nkjv/acts/20.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when he had come up, had broken bread and eaten, and talked a long while, even till daybreak, he departed. <a href="/nasb_/acts/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When Paul had gone back up and had broken the bread and eaten, he talked with them a long while until daybreak, and then left. <a href="/nasb/acts/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> When he had gone back up and had broken the bread and eaten, he talked with them a long while until daybreak, and then left. <a href="/nasb77/acts/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when he had gone back up, and had broken the bread and eaten, he talked with them a long while, until daybreak, and so departed. <a href="/lsb/acts/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when he had gone back up and had broken the bread and eaten, he talked with them a long while until daybreak, and then left. <a href="/amp/acts/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Paul had gone back upstairs and had broken the bread and eaten, he talked [informally and confidentially] with them for a long time—until daybreak [in fact]—and then he left. <a href="/csb/acts/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After going upstairs, breaking the bread, and eating, Paul talked a long time until dawn. Then he left. <a href="/hcsb/acts/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After going upstairs, breaking the bread, and eating, Paul conversed a considerable time until dawn. Then he left. <a href="/asv/acts/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when he was gone up, and had broken the bread, and eaten, and had talked with them a long while, even till break of day, so he departed. <a href="/cev/acts/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After Paul had gone back upstairs, he broke bread, and ate with us. He then spoke until dawn and left. <a href="/erv/acts/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when he was gone up, and had broken the bread, and eaten, and had talked with them a long while, even till break of day, so he departed. <a href="/gwt/acts/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Eutychus went upstairs again, broke the bread, and ate. Paul talked with the people for a long time, until sunrise, and then left. <a href="/gnt/acts/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then he went back upstairs, broke bread, and ate. After talking with them for a long time, even until sunrise, Paul left. <a href="/isv/acts/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then he went back upstairs, broke bread, and ate. He talked with them for a long time, until dawn, and then left. <a href="/msb/acts/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Paul went back upstairs, broke bread, and ate. And after speaking until daybreak, he departed. <a href="/net/acts/20.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Paul went back upstairs, and after he had broken bread and eaten, he talked with them a long time, until dawn. Then he left. <a href="/nheb/acts/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When he had gone up, and had broken bread, and eaten, and had talked with them a long while, even until break of day, he departed. <a href="/wbt/acts/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> When he had come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and discoursed a long while, even till break of day, so he departed. <a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then he went upstairs again, broke bread, and took some food; and after a long conversation which was continued till daybreak, at last he parted from them. <a href="/web/acts/20.htm">World English Bible</a> When he had gone up, had broken bread and eaten, and had talked with them a long while, even until break of day, he departed. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having come up, and having broken bread, and having tasted, for a long time also having talked—until daylight, so he went forth, <a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having gone up, and having broken the bread, and having eaten, and having talked at length until daybreak, so he departed. <a href="/ylt/acts/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having come up, and having broken bread, and having tasted, for a long time also having talked -- till daylight, so he went forth, <a href="/slt/acts/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having gone up, and broken bread, and tasted, and conversed for a sufficient time, till the light, so he went forth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then going up, and breaking bread and tasting, and having talked a long time to them, until daylight, so he departed. <a href="/cpdv/acts/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so, going up, and breaking bread, and eating, and having spoken well on until daylight, he then set out. <a href="/nabre/acts/20.htm">New American Bible</a> Then he returned upstairs, broke the bread, and ate; after a long conversation that lasted until daybreak, he departed. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Paul went upstairs, and after he had broken bread and eaten, he continued to converse with them until dawn; then he left.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when he was come up again, and had broken bread and eaten, he continued to speak till daybreak; then he departed to journey by land. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when he got up, he broke bread and ate, and he spoke until sunrise, and then he went out to depart by land.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he went up again, and broke bread, and ate; and having conversed a long time, till daylight, he thus departed. <a href="/godbey/acts/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and having come up, and broken the bread, and eaten, and talking a long time, until daydawn, thus he departed. <a href="/haweis/acts/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when he had gone up, and broken bread, and eaten, and conversed a long time, even to the break of day, he then departed. <a href="/mace/acts/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then Paul went up again, and having broken bread and eaten, he reassumed his discourse till break of day, and then departed. <a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then he went upstairs again, broke bread, and took some food; and after a long conversation which was continued till daybreak, at last he parted from them. <a href="/worrell/acts/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, having gone up, and broken bread, and eaten, and for a long time having conversed with them, even till break of day, so he departed. <a href="/worsley/acts/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then he went up again, and having broken bread and eaten, and conversed with them a considerable time, even till break of day, he departed. <a href="/parallel/acts/20-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6689" 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/20.htm">Eutychus Revived at Troas</a> …10But Paul went down, threw himself on the young man, and embraced him. “Do not be alarmed!” he said. “He is still alive!” 11<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/305.htm" title="305: Anabas (V-APA-NMS) -- To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.">Paul went back upstairs,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2806.htm" title="2806: klasas (V-APA-NMS) -- To break (in pieces), break bread. A primary verb; to break.">broke</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/740.htm" title="740: arton (N-AMS) -- Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf.">bread,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1089.htm" title="1089: geusamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- (a) I taste, (b) I experience. A primary verb; to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience.">ate.</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">And</a> <a href="/greek/3656.htm" title="3656: homilēsas (V-APA-NMS) -- From homilos; to be in company with, i.e. to converse.">after speaking</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/2425.htm" title="2425: hikanon (Adj-AMS) -- From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit."></a> <a href="/greek/891.htm" title="891: achri (Prep) -- As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to.">until</a> <a href="/greek/827.htm" title="827: augēs (N-GFS) -- Brightness, daylight, dawn. Of uncertain derivation; a ray of light, i.e. radiance, dawn.">daybreak,</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows)."></a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">he departed.</a> 12And the people were greatly relieved to take the boy home alive.…<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="/luke/24-30.htm">Luke 24:30-31</a> While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them. / Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight. <a href="/1_kings/17-19.htm">1 Kings 17:19-23</a> But Elijah said to her, “Give me your son.” So he took him from her arms, carried him to the upper room where he was staying, and laid him on his own bed. / Then he cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, have You also brought tragedy on this widow who has opened her home to me, by causing her son to die?” / Then he stretched himself out over the child three times and cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, please let this boy’s life return to him!” ... <a href="/2_kings/4-32.htm">2 Kings 4:32-35</a> When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. ... <a href="/mark/5-41.htm">Mark 5:41-43</a> Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” / Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). And at once they were utterly astounded. / Then Jesus gave strict orders that no one should know about this, and He told them to give her something to eat. <a href="/john/6-11.htm">John 6:11</a> Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-16.htm">1 Corinthians 10:16</a> Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">Matthew 26:26-29</a> While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” / Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. / This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. ... <a href="/1_kings/17-21.htm">1 Kings 17:21-22</a> Then he stretched himself out over the child three times and cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, please let this boy’s life return to him!” / And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived. <a href="/2_kings/4-34.htm">2 Kings 4:34-35</a> Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. / Elisha turned away and paced back and forth across the room. Then he got on the bed and stretched himself out over the boy again, and the boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes. <a href="/luke/24-42.htm">Luke 24:42-43</a> So they gave Him a piece of broiled fish, / and He took it and ate it in front of them. <a href="/john/21-13.htm">John 21:13</a> Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and He did the same with the fish. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-23.htm">1 Corinthians 11:23-26</a> For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, / and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” / In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” ... <a href="/matthew/9-25.htm">Matthew 9:25</a> After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. <a href="/mark/14-22.htm">Mark 14:22-25</a> While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it; this is My body.” / Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. / He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. ... <a href="/luke/22-19.htm">Luke 22:19-20</a> And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” / In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed.and had.<a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Acts 20:7</a> And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.even.<a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Acts 20:7,9</a> And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/11-3.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Break</a> <a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/john/1-28.htm">Conversation</a> <a href="/john/8-2.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Discoursed</a> <a href="/acts/12-23.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/acts/20-6.htm">Food</a> <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/john/2-9.htm">Tasted</a> <a href="/acts/19-34.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/20-8.htm">Upstairs</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/27-36.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/acts/27-35.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/acts/21-13.htm">Break</a> <a href="/acts/27-35.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">Conversation</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/acts/21-5.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Discoursed</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/acts/21-25.htm">Food</a> <a href="/acts/21-2.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/24-26.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/acts/22-2.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Tasted</a> <a href="/acts/20-16.htm">Time</a> <a href="/mark/14-15.htm">Upstairs</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 20</div>1. <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Paul goes to Macedonia, and thence to Troas.</a> 7. <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches.</a> 9. <a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Paul continues his travels;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/20-17.htm">and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself,</a> 28. <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">commits God's flock to them,</a> 29. <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">warns them of false teachers,</a> 32. <a href="/acts/20-32.htm">commends them to God,</a> 36. <a href="/acts/20-36.htm">prays with them, and departs.</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 Greek word for "upstairs" (ἀναβάς) suggests a return to the upper room, a place often used for gatherings and teaching in the early church. Historically, upper rooms were significant in Jewish and early Christian culture, serving as places of prayer and fellowship. This setting underscores the communal and intimate nature of early Christian worship and teaching.broke bread The act of breaking bread is deeply symbolic in Christian tradition, often associated with the Lord's Supper or Eucharist. The Greek term "κλάσας τὸν ἄρτον" implies not just a meal but a sacred act of fellowship and remembrance of Christ's sacrifice. This phrase highlights the centrality of communal meals in the early church, reflecting both a literal sharing of food and a spiritual sharing in the body of Christ. It serves as a reminder of the unity and continuity of the Christian community through shared faith and practice.and ate The simple act of eating, "γευσάμενος," emphasizes the humanity and fellowship of the early believers. It reflects the physical sustenance needed for the demanding work of ministry and the joy of shared community life. In a broader scriptural context, eating together is a recurring theme that signifies peace, acceptance, and the breaking down of social barriers, as seen in Jesus' own ministry.After speaking until daybreak Paul's dedication to teaching is evident in his willingness to speak "ἄχρι αὐγῆς," or until dawn. This phrase highlights the urgency and passion with which Paul approached his mission. The early church placed a high value on teaching and learning, often gathering for extended periods to hear the apostles' teachings. This dedication to the Word reflects the transformative power of the Gospel and the commitment of early Christians to grow in their faith.he departed The phrase "ἐξῆλθεν" signifies Paul's departure, marking the end of this particular gathering. It reflects the itinerant nature of Paul's ministry, as he traveled extensively to spread the Gospel. This departure is not just a physical movement but also a transition in his missionary journey, underscoring the relentless pursuit of his calling. Historically, Paul's travels were instrumental in establishing and strengthening early Christian communities across the Roman Empire, demonstrating the expansive reach of the early church's mission.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) And had broken bread, and eaten.--Better, broken the bread and tasted. In the early usage of the Lord's Supper the bread was not made, as in the Latin Church, in the form of circular wafers, nor cut up into small cubes, as in most Reformed Churches. The loaf, probably a long roll, was placed before the celebrant, and each piece was broken off as it was given to the communicant. Stress is laid on this practice in <a href="/1_corinthians/10-16.htm" title="The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?">1Corinthians 10:16</a>, and indeed in the very term of "breaking of bread" as a synonym for the Lord's Supper. (See Note on <a href="/acts/2-46.htm" title="And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,">Acts 2:46</a>.) Whether the next act of "eating" refers to the actual communion (we are obliged to use technical terms for the sake of definiteness), or to a repast, or Agape, we have no adequate data for deciding. The use of the same verb, however, in "tasting of the heavenly gift," in <a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm" title="For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,">Hebrews 6:4</a>, suggests the former, and it is probable that the portion of bread and wine thus taken, in the primitive celebration, would be enough to constitute a real refreshment, and to enable the Apostle to continue his discourse.Even till break of day.--The whole service must have lasted some seven or eight hours, sunrise at this time of the year, shortly after the Passover, being between 5 and 6 A.M. The inconvenience of such a protracted service led, as has been stated (see Note on <a href="/acts/20-7.htm" title="And on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached to them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.">Acts 20:7</a>), to the transfer of the Lord's Supper from the evening of Saturday to the early morning of Sunday, a position which, with some moderate variations, it has retained ever since, till the introduction in recent times of the yet more primitive practice of an evening celebration.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - And when he was gone up for when he therefore was come up again, A.V.; the bread for bread, A.V. and T.R.; had talked with them for talked, A.V. Had broken the bread; i.e. the bread already prepared, and spoken of in ver. 7 (where see note), but which had not yet been broken in consequence of Paul's long discourse. And eaten. Γενσάμενος does not seem to mean "having eaten of the bread broken," for the word is never used of the sacramental eating of bread. That word is always φάγειν (<a href="/1_corinthians/11-20.htm">1 Corinthians 11:20, 24</a>) or ἐσθίειν (<a href="/1_corinthians/11-26.htm">1 Corinthians 11:26, 27, 28, 29</a>). But γευσάμενος seems rather to be taken absolutely, as in <a href="/acts/10-10.htm">Acts 10:10</a>, "having eaten," meant "having partaken" of the meal, the agape, which followed the Eucharist. Talked with them (ὁμιλήσας). Of familiar converse (<a href="/luke/24-14.htm">Luke 24:14, 15</a>; <a href="/acts/24-26.htm">Acts 24:26</a>). Compare the use of ὁμιλία in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a>; from whence, of course, comes the word" homily." Ver. 12. - Lad for young man, A.V. <a href="/commentaries/acts/20-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Paul] went back upstairs, Ἀναβὰς (Anabas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_305.htm">Strong's 305: </a> To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up. broke κλάσας (klasas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2806.htm">Strong's 2806: </a> To break (in pieces), break bread. A primary verb; to break. bread, ἄρτον (arton) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_740.htm">Strong's 740: </a> Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. ate. γευσάμενος (geusamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1089.htm">Strong's 1089: </a> (a) I taste, (b) I experience. A primary verb; to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience. [After] τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. speaking ὁμιλήσας (homilēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3656.htm">Strong's 3656: </a> From homilos; to be in company with, i.e. to converse. until ἄχρι (achri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_891.htm">Strong's 891: </a> As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to. daybreak, αὐγῆς (augēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_827.htm">Strong's 827: </a> Brightness, daylight, dawn. Of uncertain derivation; a ray of light, i.e. radiance, dawn. he departed. ἐξῆλθεν (exēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. 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