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But while a meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. <a href="/esv/acts/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he became hungry and desired to eat, but as they were preparing, a trance fell upon him, <a href="/kjv/acts/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, <a href="/nkjv/acts/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he became very hungry and wanted to eat; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance <a href="/nasb_/acts/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But he became hungry and wanted to eat; but while they were making preparations, he fell into a trance; <a href="/nasb/acts/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> But he became hungry and was desiring to eat; but while they were making preparations, he fell into a trance; <a href="/nasb77/acts/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he became hungry, and was desiring to eat; but while they were making preparations, he fell into a trance; <a href="/lsb/acts/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But he became hungry and was desiring to eat. And while they were making preparations, he fell into a trance <a href="/amp/acts/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> but he became hungry and wanted something to eat. While the meal was being prepared he fell into a trance; <a href="/csb/acts/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He became hungry and wanted to eat, but while they were preparing something, he fell into a trance. <a href="/hcsb/acts/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he became hungry and wanted to eat, but while they were preparing something, he went into a visionary state. <a href="/asv/acts/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> and he became hungry, and desired to eat: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance; <a href="/cev/acts/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and became very hungry. While the food was being prepared, he fell sound asleep and had a vision. <a href="/erv/acts/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> and he became hungry, and desired to eat: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance; <a href="/gwt/acts/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He became hungry and wanted to eat. While the food was being prepared, he fell into a trance. <a href="/gnt/acts/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> He became hungry and wanted something to eat; while the food was being prepared, he had a vision. <a href="/isv/acts/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> He became very hungry and wanted to eat, and while the food was being prepared, he fell into a trance <a href="/msb/acts/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. <a href="/net/acts/10.htm">NET Bible</a> He became hungry and wanted to eat, but while they were preparing the meal, a trance came over him. <a href="/nheb/acts/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He became hungry and desired to eat, but while they were preparing, he fell into a trance. <a href="/wbt/acts/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He had become unusually hungry and wished for food; but, while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance. <a href="/web/acts/10.htm">World English Bible</a> He became hungry and desired to eat, but while they were preparing, he fell into a trance. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he became very hungry, and wished to eat; and they making ready, there fell on him a trance, <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he became hungry and desired to eat, but as they were preparing, a trance fell upon him, <a href="/ylt/acts/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he became very hungry, and wished to eat; and they making ready, there fell upon him a trance, <a href="/slt/acts/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he was hungry, and would have eaten: and these making ready, a deep trance fell upon him,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And being hungry, he was desirous to taste somewhat. And as they were preparing, there came upon him an ecstasy of mind. <a href="/cpdv/acts/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And since he was hungry, he wanted to enjoy some food. Then, as they were preparing it, an ecstasy of mind fell over him. <a href="/nabre/acts/10.htm">New American Bible</a> He was hungry and wished to eat, and while they were making preparations he fell into a trance. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He became hungry and wanted something to eat; and while it was being prepared, he fell into a trance.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he became hungry, and wanted to eat: but while they were preparing food for him, he was seized with a sudden faintness. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he was hungry and he wanted to eat, and as things were being gotten for him, he fell into a trance,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he became very hungry, and desired to eat; but while they were making ready, he fell into a trance; <a href="/godbey/acts/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he became hungry, and wished to eat: but they getting it ready, an ecstasy came on him, <a href="/haweis/acts/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and he grew very hungry, and desired something to eat: but whilst they were getting it ready, a sacred ecstacy fell upon him. <a href="/mace/acts/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and being seiz'd with hunger, he would have had something to eat: but while they were making it ready, he fell into a trance, <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He had become unusually hungry and wished for food; but, while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance. <a href="/worrell/acts/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And he became very hungry, and wished to eat; and, while they were making ready, there came upon him a trance; <a href="/worsley/acts/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And he was very hungry, and desired something to eat: but while they were getting it ready, he fell into a trance; and saw heaven opened, <a href="/parallel/acts/10-10.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=3159" 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/10.htm">Peter's Vision</a> 9The next day at about the sixth hour, as the men were approaching the city on their journey, Peter went up on the roof to pray. 10<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">He became</a> <a href="/greek/4361.htm" title="4361: prospeinos (Adj-NMS) -- Very hungry. From pros and the same as peinao; hungering further, i.e. Intensely hungry.">hungry</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: ēthelen (V-IIA-3S) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">wanted something</a> <a href="/greek/1089.htm" title="1089: geusasthai (V-ANM) -- (a) I taste, (b) I experience. A primary verb; to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience.">to eat,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</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.">while</a> <a href="/greek/3903.htm" title="3903: paraskeuazontōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- To prepare; mid: I prepare, make preparations. From para and a derivative of skeuos; to furnish aside, i.e. Get ready.">the meal was being prepared,</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.">he</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">fell</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">into</a> <a href="/greek/1611.htm" title="1611: ekstasis (N-NFS) -- From existemi; a displacement of the mind, i.e. Bewilderment, ecstasy.">a trance.</a> 11He saw heaven open and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners.…<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="/genesis/15-12.htm">Genesis 15:12</a> As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and suddenly great terror and darkness overwhelmed him. <a href="/1_samuel/3-2.htm">1 Samuel 3:2-4</a> And at that time Eli, whose eyesight had grown so dim that he could not see, was lying in his room. / Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located. / Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.” <a href="/ezekiel/1-1.htm">Ezekiel 1:1</a> In the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, while I was among the exiles by the River Kebar, the heavens opened and I saw visions of God. <a href="/daniel/8-18.htm">Daniel 8:18</a> While he was speaking with me, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. Then he touched me, helped me to my feet, <a href="/daniel/10-9.htm">Daniel 10:9</a> I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. <a href="/jonah/1-5.htm">Jonah 1:5-6</a> The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the ship’s cargo into the sea to lighten the load. But Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. / The captain approached him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call upon your God. Perhaps this God will consider us, so that we may not perish.” <a href="/matthew/4-2.htm">Matthew 4:2</a> After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. <a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Matthew 17:1-9</a> After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. / There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. / Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. ... <a href="/mark/6-31.htm">Mark 6:31</a> And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. <a href="/mark/9-2.htm">Mark 9:2-8</a> After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them. / His clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them. / And Elijah and Moses appeared before them, talking with Jesus. ... <a href="/luke/1-22.htm">Luke 1:22</a> When he came out and was unable to speak to them, they realized he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak. <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">Luke 9:28-36</a> About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray. / And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white. / Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus. ... <a href="/john/4-6.htm">John 4:6</a> Since Jacob’s well was there, Jesus, weary from His journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. <a href="/john/6-5.htm">John 6:5</a> When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?” <a href="/john/21-5.htm">John 21:5</a> So He called out to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” “No,” they answered.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,he became.<a href="/matthew/4-2.htm">Matthew 4:2</a> And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.<a href="/matthew/12-1.htm">Matthew 12:1-3</a> At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat… <a href="/matthew/21-18.htm">Matthew 21:18</a> Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.he fell.<a href="/acts/22-17.htm">Acts 22:17</a> And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;<a href="/numbers/24-4.htm">Numbers 24:4,16</a> He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open: … <a href="/ezekiel/8-1.htm">Ezekiel 8:1-3</a> And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/13-21.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/acts/9-2.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/acts/9-38.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/acts/9-9.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/john/21-15.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/acts/22-17.htm">Ecstasy</a> <a href="/acts/9-37.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/acts/9-19.htm">Food</a> <a href="/acts/10-9.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/john/6-35.htm">Hungry</a> <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Making</a> <a href="/john/13-28.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/acts/4-35.htm">Need</a> <a href="/luke/22-12.htm">Preparations</a> <a href="/john/19-19.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/john/19-40.htm">Preparing</a> <a href="/acts/5-6.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/john/11-13.htm">Sleep</a> <a href="/acts/9-18.htm">Something</a> <a href="/daniel/10-9.htm">Trance</a> <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/john/21-18.htm">Wished</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/acts/13-7.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/acts/10-13.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/acts/10-14.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/acts/22-17.htm">Ecstasy</a> <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/acts/10-13.htm">Food</a> <a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Hungry</a> <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Making</a> <a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Need</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Preparations</a> <a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Preparing</a> <a href="/acts/10-33.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/acts/13-36.htm">Sleep</a> <a href="/acts/11-5.htm">Something</a> <a href="/acts/11-5.htm">Trance</a> <a href="/acts/13-7.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Wished</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 10</div>1. <a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,</a> 11. <a href="/acts/10-11.htm">who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea.</a> 25. <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him.</a> 34. <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company,</a> 44. <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized.</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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Hunger is a common theme in the Bible, often used to signify deeper spiritual truths (e.g., <a href="/matthew/5-6.htm">Matthew 5:6</a>, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness"). It sets the stage for a divine revelation, as physical hunger often precedes spiritual insight.and wanted something to eat Peter's desire for food reflects the cultural practices of the time, where meals were central to daily life and community. In Jewish tradition, food laws were significant, and Peter's vision challenges these dietary restrictions, pointing to a new covenant where such laws are fulfilled in Christ (<a href="/mark/7-18.htm">Mark 7:18-19</a>).but while the meal was being prepared This indicates a pause, a moment of waiting that often precedes divine intervention in Scripture. The preparation of a meal can symbolize the preparation of the heart for receiving God's message. It also reflects the hospitality customs of the time, where meals were prepared with care and shared communally.he fell into a trance The trance signifies a supernatural state where God communicates directly with an individual. This is a pivotal moment in Acts, as it leads to the revelation that the Gospel is for all people, not just Jews. Similar trances or visions are seen in the experiences of other biblical figures, such as Daniel (<a href="/daniel/10-9.htm">Daniel 10:9</a>) and Paul (<a href="/acts/22-17.htm">Acts 22:17-18</a>), often marking significant turning points in God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' apostles, a key leader in the early church, and the central figure in this passage. He is staying in Joppa at the house of Simon the tanner. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joppa.htm">Joppa</a> A coastal city in ancient Israel, where Peter is residing at the time of this vision. It is significant as a place of transition for Peter's ministry to the Gentiles. 3. <a href="/topical/t/trance.htm">Trance</a> A state of spiritual vision or revelation. In this context, it is a divine means of communication, where God reveals His will to Peter. 4. <a href="/topical/h/hunger.htm">Hunger</a> A physical need that sets the stage for Peter's spiritual experience. It symbolizes a deeper spiritual hunger and readiness for God's revelation. 5. <a href="/topical/v/vision.htm">Vision</a> The event where Peter receives a revelation from God, challenging his understanding of Jewish dietary laws and the inclusion of Gentiles in the faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_readiness.htm">Spiritual Readiness</a> Peter's physical hunger parallels a spiritual readiness to receive God's revelation. We should cultivate a similar openness to God's guidance in our lives. <a href="/topical/b/breaking_barriers.htm">Breaking Barriers</a> The vision challenges Peter's preconceived notions about purity and inclusion. As Christians, we are called to break down barriers that separate us from others, embracing unity in Christ. <a href="/topical/d/divine_timing.htm">Divine Timing</a> God's revelation comes at a specific moment when Peter is prepared to receive it. Trust in God's perfect timing for His plans to unfold in your life. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_voice.htm">Obedience to God's Voice</a> Peter's willingness to act on the vision demonstrates obedience. We should be ready to act on God's instructions, even when they challenge our understanding. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_in_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity in the Gospel</a> The vision signifies the opening of the Gospel to all people, emphasizing the universal nature of Christ's salvation. We are called to share the Gospel with everyone, without prejudice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 10</a> <a href="/q/peter's_visions_of_heaven_and_hell.htm">What visions of heaven and hell does Peter experience?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_biblical_dreams_and_visions.htm">What are dreams and visions according to the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_record_of_peter's_vision_site.htm">Why is there no archaeological or historical record confirming the exact location or the nature of Peter’s vision (Acts 11)? </a> <a href="/q/why_allow_slavery_but_ban_mixed_fabrics.htm">Why does the Old Testament law forbid mixing fabrics and eating shellfish but allow slavery?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) He fell into a trance.--St. Luke characteristically uses, as in <a href="/acts/11-5.htm" title="I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:">Acts 11:5</a>; <a href="/acts/22-17.htm" title="And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;">Acts 22:17</a>, the technical term ekstasis (whence our English ecstasy) for the state which thus supervened. It is obvious that it might in part be the natural consequence of the protracted fast, and the intense prayer, possibly also of exposure under such conditions to the noontide sun. The state was one in which the normal action of the senses was suspended, like that of Balaam in <a href="/numbers/24-4.htm" title="He has said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:">Numbers 24:4</a>, or that which St. Paul describes in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-3.htm" title="And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knows;)">2Corinthians 12:3</a>, "whether in the body or out of the body" he cannot tell, and, as such, it was, in this instance, made the channel for a revelation of the Divine Will conveyed in symbols which were adapted to the conditions out of which it rose.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - Hungry for very hungry, A.V.; desired to eat for would have eaten, A.V. Hungry. The word so rendered (πρόσπεινος) occurs nowhere else either in the New Testament or in any other writer. Possibly he, like Cornelius (ver. 30), had been fasting till the time of prayer. A trance (ἔκστασις) expresses a state of transition from the ordinary state into a new or different state. Applied to a man, it denotes that state in which the external senses and the volition are suspended, and all his impressions are derived from within (see <a href="/acts/11-5.htm">Acts 11:5</a>; <a href="/acts/22-17.htm">Acts 22:17</a>). It is also used to express great astonishment (<a href="/luke/5-26.htm">Luke 5:26</a>; <a href="/acts/3-10.htm">Acts 3:10</a>; <a href="/mark/5-42.htm">Mark 5:42</a>). In the LXX. of <a href="/genesis/2-21.htm">Genesis 2:21</a> it is spoken of Adam's deep sleep, and in <a href="/genesis/27-33.htm">Genesis 27:33</a> of Isaac's exceeding trembling, and elsewhere of strong emotions. <a href="/commentaries/acts/10-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He became ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. hungry πρόσπεινος (prospeinos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4361.htm">Strong's 4361: </a> Very hungry. From pros and the same as peinao; hungering further, i.e. Intensely hungry. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. wanted [something] ἤθελεν (ēthelen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. to eat, γεύσασθαι (geusasthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle <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. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [while] αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. the meal was being prepared, παρασκευαζόντων (paraskeuazontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3903.htm">Strong's 3903: </a> To prepare; mid: I prepare, make preparations. From para and a derivative of skeuos; to furnish aside, i.e. Get ready. he αὐτὸν (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. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. fell ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. into ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. a trance. ἔκστασις (ekstasis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1611.htm">Strong's 1611: </a> From existemi; a displacement of the mind, i.e. Bewilderment, 'ecstasy'. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/10-10.htm">Acts 10:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/10-10.htm">Acts 10:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/10-10.htm">Acts 10:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/10-10.htm">Acts 10:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/10-10.htm">Acts 10:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/10-10.htm">Acts 10:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/10-10.htm">Acts 10:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/10-10.htm">Acts 10:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/10-10.htm">Acts 10:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/10-10.htm">Acts 10:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/10-10.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 10:10 He became hungry and desired to eat (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/10-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 10:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 10:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/10-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 10:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 10:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>