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But they were seeking to kill him. <a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him. <a href="/blb/acts/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he was speaking and was debating with the Hellenists. But they were seeking to kill him. <a href="/kjv/acts/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. <a href="/nkjv/acts/9.htm">New King James Version</a> And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus and disputed against the Hellenists, but they attempted to kill him. <a href="/nasb_/acts/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he was talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews; but they were attempting to put him to death. <a href="/nasb/acts/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> And he was talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews; but they were attempting to put him to death. <a href="/nasb77/acts/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he was talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews; but they were attempting to put him to death. <a href="/lsb/acts/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he was talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews, but they were attempting to put him to death. <a href="/amp/acts/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He was talking and arguing with the Hellenists (Greek-speaking Jews); but they were attempting to kill him. <a href="/csb/acts/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He conversed and debated with the Hellenistic Jews, but they tried to kill him. <a href="/hcsb/acts/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He conversed and debated with the Hellenistic Jews, but they attempted to kill him. <a href="/asv/acts/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> preaching boldly in the name of the Lord: and he spake and disputed against the Grecian Jews; but they were seeking to kill him. <a href="/cev/acts/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He was always arguing with the Jews who spoke Greek, and so they tried to kill him. <a href="/erv/acts/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> preaching boldly in the name of the Lord: and he spake and disputed against the Grecian Jews; but they went about to kill him. <a href="/gwt/acts/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He talked and argued with Greek-speaking Jews, but they tried to murder him. <a href="/gnt/acts/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> He also talked and disputed with the Greek-speaking Jews, but they tried to kill him. <a href="/isv/acts/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> He kept talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews, but they were bent on murdering him. <a href="/msb/acts/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him. <a href="/net/acts/9.htm">NET Bible</a> He was speaking and debating with the Greek-speaking Jews, but they were trying to kill him. <a href="/nheb/acts/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He spoke and disputed against the Hellenists, but they were seeking to kill him. <a href="/wbt/acts/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. <a href="/wey/acts/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and speaking fearlessly in the name of the Lord. And he often talked with the Hellenists and had discussions with them. <a href="/web/acts/9.htm">World English Bible</a> preaching boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. He spoke and disputed against the Hellenists, but they were seeking to kill him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and speaking boldly in the Name of the Lord Jesus; he was both speaking and disputing with the Hellenists, and they were taking in hand to kill him, <a href="/blb/acts/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he was speaking and was debating with the Hellenists. But they were seeking to kill him. <a href="/ylt/acts/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, he was both speaking and disputing with the Hellenists, and they were taking in hand to kill him, <a href="/slt/acts/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he spake and sought out with the Greeks; but they purposed to kill him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He spoke also to the Gentiles, and disputed with the Greeks; but they sought to kill him. <a href="/cpdv/acts/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He also was speaking with the Gentiles and disputing with the Greeks. But they were seeking to kill him. <a href="/nabre/acts/9.htm">New American Bible</a> He also spoke and debated with the Hellenists, but they tried to kill him. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He spoke and argued with the Hellenists; but they were attempting to kill him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he spoke openly in the name of Jesus, and debated with the Jews who understood Greek: but they wanted to kill him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he was speaking in the name of Yeshua openly and disputing with the Jews who knew Greek, but they were seeking to kill him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> he conversed and reasoned with the Hellenists; but they under took to kill him. <a href="/godbey/acts/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and he was speaking and arguing against the Hellenists, and they undertook to kill him. <a href="/haweis/acts/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. And he talked and disputed with the Grecian proselytes: but they made an attempt to murder him. <a href="/mace/acts/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and he openly preach'd in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Hellenists, who therefore plotted against his life: <a href="/wey/acts/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and speaking fearlessly in the name of the Lord. And he often talked with the Hellenists and had discussions with them. <a href="/worrell/acts/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> preaching boldly in the name of the Lord; and he was speaking and disputing with the Helenists; but they were attempting to kill him; <a href="/worsley/acts/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and he talked and disputed with the Hellenists, who attempted to kill him: <a href="/parallel/acts/9-29.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=2943" 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">Saul in Jerusalem</a> …28So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. 29<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/2980.htm" title="2980: elalei (V-IIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">He talked</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4802.htm" title="4802: synezētei (V-IIA-3S) -- To seek together, discuss, dispute. From sun and zeteo; to investigate jointly, i.e. Discuss, controvert, cavil.">debated</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">with</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1675.htm" title="1675: Hellēnistas (N-AMP) -- From a derivative of Hellen; a Hellenist or Greek-speaking Jew.">Grecian Jews,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2021.htm" title="2021: epecheiroun (V-IIA-3P) -- To take in hand, attempt. From epi and cheir; to put the hand upon, i.e. Undertake.">they tried</a> <a href="/greek/337.htm" title="337: anelein (V-ANA) -- From ana and haireomai; to take up, i.e. Adopt; by implication, to take away, i.e. Abolish, murder.">to kill</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> 30When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.…<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/22-18.htm">Acts 22:18-21</a> and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’ / ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. / And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and watching over the garments of those who killed him.’ ... <a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Acts 6:9-10</a> But resistance arose from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and men from the provinces of Cilicia and Asia. They disputed with Stephen, / but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke. <a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Acts 13:45-46</a> But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying. / Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17</a> So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace with those he met each day. <a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Acts 18:4-6</a> Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike. / And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. / But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” <a href="/acts/26-20.htm">Acts 26:20-21</a> First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance. / For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple courts and tried to kill me. <a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Galatians 1:13-14</a> For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how severely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. / I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers. <a href="/galatians/1-23.htm">Galatians 1:23</a> They only heard the account: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” <a href="/galatians/2-4.htm">Galatians 2:4-5</a> This issue arose because some false brothers had come in under false pretenses to spy on our freedom in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us. / We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel would remain with you. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-26.htm">2 Corinthians 11:26</a> In my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers, <a href="/philippians/1-14.htm">Philippians 1:14-17</a> And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear. / It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. / The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:2</a> As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God. <a href="/john/7-1.htm">John 7:1</a> After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jews there were trying to kill Him. <a href="/john/8-37.htm">John 8:37-40</a> I know you are Abraham’s descendants, but you are trying to kill Me because My word has no place within you. / I speak of what I have seen in the presence of the Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.” / “Abraham is our father,” they replied. “If you were children of Abraham,” said Jesus, “you would do the works of Abraham. ... <a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-20</a> If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.he spake.<a href="/acts/9-20.htm">Acts 9:20-22,27</a> And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God… disputed.<a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Acts 6:9,10</a> Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen… <a href="/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17</a> Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.<a href="/acts/18-19.htm">Acts 18:19</a> And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.Grecians.<a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1</a> And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.<a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Acts 11:20</a> And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.but.<a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Acts 9:23</a> And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:<a href="/2_corinthians/11-26.htm">2 Corinthians 11:26</a> In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/12-28.htm">Arguing</a> <a href="/acts/5-28.htm">Attempting</a> <a href="/acts/9-28.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/luke/20-5.htm">Debated</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">Discussions</a> <a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Disputed</a> <a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Disputing</a> <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Fearlessly</a> <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Grecian</a> <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Grecians</a> <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Greek</a> <a href="/acts/9-12.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Hellenistic</a> <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Hellenists</a> <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/9-24.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/john/18-2.htm">Often</a> <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/john/20-15.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Slay</a> <a href="/john/19-12.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/acts/9-28.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Talked</a> <a 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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>He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews This phrase highlights Paul's engagement with the Hellenistic Jews, who were Greek-speaking Jews living outside of Israel. These Jews were often more open to philosophical discussions, which is why Paul, with his background in both Jewish and Greek education, was well-suited to engage with them. This interaction reflects Paul's strategy of first reaching out to the Jewish community in each city he visited, as seen in <a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Acts 17:2</a>. The term "debated" indicates a formal discussion, suggesting that Paul was using reason and scripture to argue for Jesus as the Messiah, similar to his approach in <a href="/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17</a> in Athens.but they tried to kill him This phrase underscores the intense opposition Paul faced from the Jewish community, a recurring theme in his ministry. The hostility from the Grecian Jews can be linked to their perception of Paul as a threat to their religious traditions and authority, as seen in <a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-15</a>, where a group of Jews conspires to kill him. This attempt on Paul's life also echoes the broader pattern of persecution faced by early Christians, as Jesus predicted in <a href="/john/15-20.htm">John 15:20</a>. The phrase foreshadows the many trials and tribulations Paul would endure for the sake of the Gospel, aligning with his own words in <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23-27</a> about suffering for Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul (Paul)</a> Former persecutor of Christians who experienced a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus. He is now boldly preaching the gospel. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hellenists.htm">Hellenists</a> Greek-speaking Jews who were part of the Jewish diaspora. They often had different cultural perspectives compared to the Hebrew-speaking Jews. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The central city of Jewish worship and the early Christian church. It is where Saul is engaging with the Hellenists. 4. <a href="/topical/d/debate.htm">Debate</a> Saul is actively engaging in discussions and arguments about the gospel, demonstrating his deep understanding and conviction. 5. <a href="/topical/t/threat_of_death.htm">Threat of Death</a> The Hellenists' reaction to Saul's preaching is hostile, leading them to plot his death, highlighting the danger early Christians faced.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/b/boldness_in_proclaiming_the_gospel.htm">Boldness in Proclaiming the Gospel</a> Saul's transformation and boldness in preaching serve as an example for believers to share their faith courageously, even in the face of opposition. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_engagement.htm">Cultural Engagement</a> Engaging with different cultural groups, as Saul did with the Hellenists, is crucial for effective ministry. Understanding and respecting cultural differences can open doors for the gospel. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_amidst_persecution.htm">Perseverance Amidst Persecution</a> The threat against Saul's life reminds us that following Christ may lead to persecution. Believers are called to persevere and trust in God's protection and purpose. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_transformation.htm">The Power of Transformation</a> Saul's life is a testament to the transformative power of Christ. No one is beyond the reach of God's grace, and every believer has a unique testimony to share. <a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance_and_protection.htm">Divine Guidance and Protection</a> Saul's experience underscores the importance of seeking and following God's guidance, especially when facing challenges in ministry.<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/who_were_the_bible's_hellenistic_jews.htm">Who were the Hellenistic Jews in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/paul's_life_events_timeline.htm">What is the timeline of Paul's life events?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_gal._1_17-18_with_acts_9.htm">In Galatians 1:17-18, Paul says he did not go to Jerusalem immediately after his conversion, yet Acts 9 suggests otherwise; how do we reconcile this conflict?</a> <a href="/q/mark_9_14-29__evidence_of_true_exorcism.htm">Mark 9:14-29 - What proof exists that this exorcism was not merely a medical or psychological case misunderstood by ancient people?</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>(29) Disputed against the Grecians.--It will be remembered that it was as the leader of the Hellenistic-Jews of the synagogue named in <a href="/acts/6-9.htm" title="Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.">Acts 6:9</a> that Saul had first appeared in the history of the Church. Now, it would seem, he sought to undo the evil that he had then wrought, by preaching to them the faith which he had then opposed, and presenting, we may well believe, the very aspects of the truth that had been most prominent in Stephen's teaching, and which, therefore, now, as then, roused them to a passionate frenzy. Twice, within a few weeks, the Apostle's life was in danger.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - Preaching boldly, etc, the and of the T.R. is omitted, and this clause connected with the preceding one; the Lord for the Lord Jesus, A.V. and T.R.; he spake for he spake boldly, A.V. (The παῥῤησιαζόμενος (translated preaching boldly) ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι Κυρίου, is in the R.T. separated from ἐλάλει); the Grecian Jews for the Grecians, A.V., as in <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1</a>; to kill for to slay, A.V. The Grecian Jews; or, Hellenists (margin). St. Stephen was a Hellenist, and it was among the Hellenists that his evangelical labors elderly lay and from whose enmity he met his death. Saul showed his dauntless spirit, and perhaps his deep compunction at the part he had taken in Stephen's death, by thus encountering their bitter and unrelenting enmity. <a href="/commentaries/acts/9-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He talked ἐλάλει (elalei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. debated συνεζήτει (synezētei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4802.htm">Strong's 4802: </a> To seek together, discuss, dispute. From sun and zeteo; to investigate jointly, i.e. Discuss, controvert, cavil. with πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Grecian Jews, Ἑλληνιστάς (Hellēnistas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1675.htm">Strong's 1675: </a> From a derivative of Hellen; a Hellenist or Greek-speaking Jew. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. they tried ἐπεχείρουν (epecheiroun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2021.htm">Strong's 2021: </a> To take in hand, attempt. From epi and cheir; to put the hand upon, i.e. Undertake. to kill ἀνελεῖν (anelein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_337.htm">Strong's 337: </a> From ana and haireomai; to take up, i.e. Adopt; by implication, to take away, i.e. Abolish, murder. him. αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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