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Then he told them, <a href="/esv/acts/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, <a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying, <a href="/blb/acts/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But during the night an angel of the Lord, having opened the doors of the jail, having brought them out, also said, <a href="/kjv/acts/5.htm">King James Bible</a> But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, <a href="/nkjv/acts/5.htm">New King James Version</a> But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, <a href="/nasb_/acts/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and leading them out, he said, <a href="/nasb/acts/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and taking them out he said, <a href="/nasb77/acts/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But an angel of the Lord during the night opened the gates of the prison, and taking them out he said, <a href="/lsb/acts/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, and taking them out, he said, <a href="/amp/acts/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors, and leading them out, he said, <a href="/csb/acts/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail during the night, brought them out, and said, <a href="/hcsb/acts/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail during the night, brought them out, and said,&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> But an angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them out, and said, <a href="/cev/acts/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But that night an angel from the Lord opened the doors of the jail and led the apostles out. The angel said, <a href="/erv/acts/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> But an angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them out, and said, <a href="/gwt/acts/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But at night an angel from the Lord opened the doors to their cell and led them out of the prison. <a href="/gnt/acts/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> But that night an angel of the Lord opened the prison gates, led the apostles out, and said to them, <a href="/isv/acts/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> But at night the angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and led them out. The angel told them, <a href="/msb/acts/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying, <a href="/net/acts/5.htm">NET Bible</a> But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, led them out, and said, <a href="/nheb/acts/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night, and brought them out, and said, <a href="/wbt/acts/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison-doors, and brought them forth, and said, <a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, <a href="/web/acts/5.htm">World English Bible</a> But an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night, and brought them out and said, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but through the night a messenger of the LORD opened the doors of the prison, having also brought them forth, he said, <a href="/blb/acts/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But during the night an angel of the Lord, having opened the doors of the jail, having brought them out, also said, <a href="/ylt/acts/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and a messenger of the Lord through the night opened the doors of the prison, having also brought them forth, he said, <a href="/slt/acts/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a messenger of the Lord by night opened the doors of the prison, and having brought them forth, said,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But an angel of the Lord by night opening the doors of the prison, and leading them out, said: <a href="/cpdv/acts/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But in the night, an Angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison and led them out, saying, <a href="/nabre/acts/5.htm">New American Bible</a> But during the night, the angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, led them out, and said, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors, brought them out, and said,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But during the night, the angel of the LORD opened the door of the prison and brought them forth and said to them, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Then in the night The Angel of THE LORD JEHOVAH opened the door of the prison and brought them out, and he said to them:<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison by night, and brought them out, and said: <a href="/godbey/acts/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the angel of the Lord, having opened the doors of the prison during the night, and leading them out said, <a href="/haweis/acts/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But the angel of the Lord by night opened the doors of the prison, and conducting them forth, said, <a href="/mace/acts/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but an angel of the Lord opened the prison-doors by night, and having brought them out, said to them, <a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, <a href="/worrell/acts/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But an angel of the Lord, by night, opened the prison doors; and, having led them out, said, <a href="/worsley/acts/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison by night, and having brought them out said, <a href="/parallel/acts/5-19.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=1388" 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/5.htm">The Apostles Arrested and Freed</a> …18and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">during</a> <a href="/greek/3571.htm" title="3571: nyktos (N-GFS) -- The night, night-time. A primary word; night.">the night</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: Angelos (N-NMS) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">an angel</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">of the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/455.htm" title="455: ēnoixe (V-AIA-3S) -- To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.">opened</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2374.htm" title="2374: thyras (N-AFP) -- (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance.">doors</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/5438.htm" title="5438: phylakēs (N-GFS) -- From phulasso; a guarding or, the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or, the time, literally or figuratively.">jail</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- 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/1806.htm" title="1806: exagagōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To lead out, sometimes to death, execution. From ek and ago; to lead forth.">and brought them out,</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">saying,</a> 20“Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.”…<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/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/16-25.htm">Acts 16:25-26</a> About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. / Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose. <a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a> My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” <a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7</a> The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. <a href="/matthew/28-2.htm">Matthew 28:2-4</a> Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. / His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. / The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men. <a href="/acts/12-11.htm">Acts 12:11</a> Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.” <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31</a> After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. <a href="/luke/4-10.htm">Luke 4:10</a> For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You to guard You carefully, <a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a> Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? <a href="/genesis/19-15.htm">Genesis 19:15-16</a> At daybreak the angels hurried Lot along, saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” / But when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them. <a href="/exodus/14-19.htm">Exodus 14:19</a> And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, <a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">2 Kings 6:17</a> Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. <a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11</a> For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. <a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20</a> But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. <a href="/luke/1-11.htm">Luke 1:11-13</a> Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. / When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear. / But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,<a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Acts 12:7-11</a> And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands… <a href="/acts/16-26.htm">Acts 16:26</a> And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.<a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7</a> The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/12-29.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/john/20-26.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/acts/5-15.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/13-29.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/acts/5-18.htm">Jail</a> <a href="/luke/22-52.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/john/13-16.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/john/21-3.htm">Night</a> <a href="/john/11-37.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/john/11-38.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/acts/5-18.htm">Prison</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/6-15.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/acts/5-23.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/9-24.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">Jail</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/acts/6-15.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/acts/9-24.htm">Night</a> <a href="/acts/5-23.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/acts/8-35.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">Prison</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 5</div>1. <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">After that Ananias and Sapphira his wife, </a> 3. <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">at Peter's rebuke had fallen down dead;</a> 12. <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">and that the rest of the apostles had wrought many miracles;</a> 14. <a href="/acts/5-14.htm">to the increase of the faith;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/5-17.htm">the apostles are again imprisoned;</a> 19. <a href="/acts/5-19.htm">but delivered by an angel bidding them preach openly to all;</a> 21. <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">when, after their teaching accordingly in the temple,</a> 29. <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">and before the council,</a> 33. <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">they are in danger to be killed; </a> 34. <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">but through the advice of Gamaliel, they are kept alive, and are only beaten;</a> 41. <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">for which they glorify God, and cease no day from preaching.</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/5.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/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But during the night The timing of this event is significant. Nighttime in biblical narratives often symbolizes a period of trial or testing, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/john/3-2.htm">John 3:2</a>, where Nicodemus visits Jesus at night. The night can also represent a time when God works in unexpected ways, as in the Exodus when the Israelites were led out of Egypt at night (<a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29-31</a>).an angel of the Lord Angels are messengers of God, often appearing in critical moments to deliver divine instructions or aid. In the Old Testament, angels frequently appear to guide or protect God's people, such as in <a href="/genesis/19.htm">Genesis 19</a> with Lot or in <a href="/daniel/6.htm">Daniel 6</a> with Daniel in the lions' den. The presence of an angel here underscores the divine intervention and approval of the apostles' mission.opened the doors of the jail This miraculous act demonstrates God's power over human institutions and His ability to liberate His servants. It echoes other biblical accounts of divine deliverance, such as Peter's later escape from prison in <a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Acts 12:6-10</a>. The opening of the jail doors symbolizes the breaking of spiritual and physical barriers, reminiscent of Jesus' resurrection, which opened the way to eternal life.and brought them out The act of bringing the apostles out signifies not only physical liberation but also a call to continue their mission. This mirrors the Exodus narrative, where God brought the Israelites out of Egypt to serve Him. It also reflects the theme of redemption and deliverance found throughout Scripture, pointing to Christ's ultimate deliverance of humanity from sin.saying, The angel's forthcoming message is crucial, as it provides divine guidance and reassurance. In biblical accounts, angelic messages often carry significant instructions or revelations, as seen in <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">Luke 1:26-38</a> with the Annunciation to Mary. This emphasizes the importance of listening to and obeying God's directives, as they lead to the fulfillment of His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_apostles.htm">The Apostles</a> The primary subjects of this passage, the apostles were imprisoned for preaching the Gospel and performing miracles in Jesus' name. 2. <a href="/topical/a/angel_of_the_lord.htm">Angel of the Lord</a> A divine messenger sent by God to intervene in the apostles' imprisonment, demonstrating God's power and authority over earthly authorities. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_jail.htm">The Jail</a> The physical location where the apostles were held, representing the opposition and persecution faced by early Christians. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_sanhedrin.htm">The Sanhedrin</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the Jewish council responsible for the apostles' imprisonment, highlighting the religious opposition to the early Church. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events took place, serving as the center of early Christian activity and the birthplace of the Church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a> God is sovereign and can intervene in human affairs, even in seemingly impossible situations. Trust in His power and timing. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_persecution.htm">Faithfulness in Persecution</a> The apostles' experience encourages believers to remain faithful and bold in their witness, even when facing opposition or persecution. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_angels.htm">Role of Angels</a> Angels are active participants in God's work, serving as His messengers and protectors. Recognize their role in the spiritual realm. <a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a> Just as God delivered the apostles, He is able to deliver us from our trials. Seek His guidance and trust in His deliverance. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a> The apostles continued to preach despite imprisonment, demonstrating obedience to God's call over human authority. Prioritize God's commands in your life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 5</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_angels.htm">What does the Bible say about angels?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_peter_escape_unnoticed_in_acts_12.htm">In Acts 12:7–10, how can the chains supernaturally fall off Peter’s wrists and prison doors open on their own without any guards noticing? </a> <a href="/q/how_did_the_quake_free_prisoners_unharmed.htm">In Acts 16:22–26, how could an earthquake open all the prison doors and unfasten everyone’s chains without inflicting any apparent damage or injury?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_an_angel_move_a_stone_scientifically.htm">If an angel physically rolled away the stone (Matthew 28:2), how can this be reconciled with modern scientific understanding of natural laws? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) But the angel of the Lord.--Better, an angel. The fact is obviously recorded by St. Luke as supernatural. Those who do not accept that view of it, and yet wish to maintain the general historical character of the narrative, are driven to the hypothesis that the "angel" was some jealous and courageous disciple; and that the Apostle, in the darkness of the night and the excitement of his liberation, ascribed his rescue to the intervention of an angel. <a href="/acts/12-7.htm" title="And, behold, the angel of the Lord came on him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.">Acts 12:7</a> may be noted as another instance of a like interposition. It has sometimes been urged, with something of a sneer, what was the use of such a deliverance as this, when the Apostles were again arrested on the very next day. The answer to such a question is not far to seek. (1) The marvellous deliverance was a sign, not without its influence on the subsequent decision of the Council, and on the courage of the two Apostles. (2) It was no small boon for them to be delivered even for a few hours from the vile companionship to which they had been condemned.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - An angel for the angel, A.V.; out for forth, A.V. An angel, etc. The phrase is a translation of the Old Testament phrase מַלְאַך יְהוָה. But in Hebrew it is impossible to insert the definite article before יְהוָה, and therefore the phrase is properly rendered, "the angel of the Lord." In the passage before us and other similar passages, Κύριος seems to stand for יְוָה, and therefore the rendering of the A.V. would seem to be right, in spite of what is said by eminent grammarians to the contrary. Compare, too, the phrases ὁδὸν εἰρήνηνς (<a href="/luke/1-19.htm">Luke 1:19</a>); ῤῆμα Θεοῦ (<a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Luke 3:2</a>); φωνὴ βοῶντος (<a href="/luke/3-4.htm">Luke 3:4</a>); and see especially <a href="/luke/2-9.htm">Luke 2:9</a>, where, ἄγγελος Κυρίου ("the angel of the Lord,) and δόξα Κυρίου ("the glory of the Lord") stand in parallel clauses. The R.V. inconsistently renders the first "an angel," and the second" the glory." In like manner φωνὴ Κυρίου (<a href="/acts/7-31.htm">Acts 7:31</a>) is "the voice of the Lord;" and in <a href="/psalms/29.htm">Psalm 29</a>. (28, Septuagint) 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, the LXX. have uniformly φωνὴ Κυρίου for קול יְהוָה (see <a href="/acts/8-26.htm">Acts 8:26</a>, note). Out (comp. <a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Acts 12:7</a>, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/acts/5-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. during διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the night νυκτὸς (nyktos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3571.htm">Strong's 3571: </a> The night, night-time. A primary word; 'night'. an angel Ἄγγελος (Angelos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. of [the] Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. opened ἤνοιξε (ēnoixe) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_455.htm">Strong's 455: </a> To open. From ana and oigo; to open up. the 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. doors θύρας (thyras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2374.htm">Strong's 2374: </a> (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. jail φυλακῆς (phylakēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5438.htm">Strong's 5438: </a> From phulasso; a guarding or, the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or, the time, literally or figuratively. [and] brought them out, ἐξαγαγών (exagagōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1806.htm">Strong's 1806: </a> To lead out, sometimes to death, execution. From ek and ago; to lead forth. saying, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. 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