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title="Lexicon"> Greek </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So there was much joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So there was much rejoicing in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So there was much rejoicing in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And there was much rejoicing in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So there was great rejoicing in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So there was great joy in that city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And there was much joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone in that city was very glad because of what was happening. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And there was much joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />As a result, that city was extremely happy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So there was great joy in that city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As a result, there was great rejoicing in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So there was great joy in that city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And there was great joy in that city.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There was great joy in that city. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And great joy was in that city.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And many, taken with the palsy, and that were lame, were healed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And many of the paralytics and the lame were cured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />There was great joy in that city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So there was great joy in that city.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And there was great joy in that city.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And there was great joy in that city.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And there was great joy in that city.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />which caused great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and there was much joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And there was great joy in that city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/8-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=2399" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm">Philip in Samaria</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</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.">there was</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollē (Adj-NFS) -- Much, many; often. ">great</a> <a href="/greek/5479.htm" title="5479: chara (N-NFS) -- Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.">joy</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinē (DPro-DFS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: polei (N-DFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">city.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">9</span>Prior to that time, a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and astounded the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-10.htm">Matthew 2:10</a></span><br />When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-10.htm">Luke 2:10</a></span><br />But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-11.htm">John 15:11</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-24.htm">John 16:24</a></span><br />Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a></span><br />Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:6</a></span><br />And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8</a></span><br />Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-3.htm">Isaiah 9:3</a></span><br />You have enlarged the nation and increased its joy. The people rejoice before You as they rejoice at harvest time, as men rejoice in dividing the plunder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-3.htm">Isaiah 12:3</a></span><br />With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-11.htm">Isaiah 51:11</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/5-11.htm">Psalm 5:11</a></span><br />But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a></span><br />You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And there was great joy in that city.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48,52</a></b></br> And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-10.htm">Psalm 96:10-12</a></b></br> Say among the heathen <i>that</i> the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/98-2.htm">Psalm 98:2-6</a></b></br> The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/8-5.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/8-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/7-41.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/acts/7-41.htm">Rejoicing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/8-9.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/8-9.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/8-39.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/acts/8-39.htm">Rejoicing</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-1.htm">By occasion of the persecution in Jerusalem, the church being planted in Samaria, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-4.htm">by Philip the deacon, who preached, did miracles, and baptized many;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-9.htm">among the rest Simon the sorcerer, a great seducer of the people;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Peter and John come to confirm and enlarge the church; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-15.htm">where, by prayer and imposition of hands giving the Holy Spirit;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-18.htm">when Simon would have bought the like power of them, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Peter sharply reproving his hypocrisy and covetousness, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-22.htm">and exhorting him to repentance, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-25.htm">together with John preaching the word of the Lord, return to Jerusalem;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-26.htm">but the angel sends Philip to teach and baptize the Ethiopian Eunuch.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/8.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/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So there was great joy</b><br>The phrase "great joy" reflects the profound impact of the Gospel message and the work of the Holy Spirit. Joy is a recurring theme in the New Testament, often associated with the presence and work of God (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>). This joy is not merely an emotional response but a deep-seated sense of fulfillment and peace that comes from salvation and the presence of the Holy Spirit. The joy experienced here is reminiscent of the joy at the birth of Jesus (<a href="/luke/2-10.htm">Luke 2:10</a>) and the joy of the disciples after the resurrection (<a href="/john/20-20.htm">John 20:20</a>).<p><b>in that city</b><br>The city referred to is Samaria, specifically the city of Samaria, which was a significant location in the New Testament. Samaria was historically a region of tension between Jews and Samaritans, stemming from differences in religious practices and historical conflicts (<a href="/john/4-9.htm">John 4:9</a>). The fact that there was great joy in Samaria signifies the breaking down of these barriers through the Gospel. This event fulfills Jesus' command in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> to be witnesses in "Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." The joy in Samaria also prefigures the inclusion of the Gentiles into the early Christian community, highlighting the universal nature of the Gospel message.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/philip.htm">Philip</a></b><br>One of the seven deacons chosen in <a href="/bsb/acts/6.htm">Acts 6</a>, Philip is now an evangelist spreading the Gospel in Samaria.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/samaria.htm">Samaria</a></b><br>A region historically at odds with the Jews, yet now experiencing a spiritual revival through Philip's ministry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City</a></b><br>Although not named in this verse, the city in question is part of Samaria, where Philip's preaching and miracles are taking place.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_samaria.htm">The People of Samaria</a></b><br>They are experiencing joy as a result of the Gospel message and the miracles performed by Philip.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_miracles.htm">The Miracles</a></b><br><a href="/acts/8-6.htm">Acts 8:6-7</a> describes the signs and wonders performed by Philip, which include healing and exorcisms, leading to the joy mentioned in verse 8.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a></b><br>The Gospel brings transformation and joy wherever it is received. The joy in Samaria is a testament to the life-changing power of the message of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/breaking_down_barriers.htm">Breaking Down Barriers</a></b><br>Philip's ministry in Samaria shows that the Gospel transcends cultural and historical barriers, uniting people in the joy of salvation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_miracles.htm">The Role of Miracles</a></b><br>Miracles can serve as a catalyst for faith, drawing attention to the message of the Gospel and confirming the truth of God's word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_as_a_fruit_of_the_spirit.htm">Joy as a Fruit of the Spirit</a></b><br>The joy experienced by the Samaritans is a reflection of the Holy Spirit's work in their lives, as joy is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>).<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/evangelism_and_joy.htm">Evangelism and Joy</a></b><br>Sharing the Gospel is not only a command but also a source of joy for both the evangelist and the recipients, as seen in Philip's ministry.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_a_city_fall_to_plagues_fire_in_a_day.htm">Revelation 18:8 - Is it scientifically plausible for an entire great city to be consumed by plagues and fire 'in one day'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_simon's_sorcery_in_acts_8_trickery.htm">Does Simon's alleged sorcery in Acts 8:9-24 contradict modern scientific knowledge, or might it be explained as mere trickery?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_elders_thrive_in_ancient_cities.htm">Zechariah 8:4-5: How could elderly men and women thrive in a city with ancient life expectancies and harsh conditions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_simon_the_sorcerer.htm">Who was Simon the Sorcerer in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">There was great joy in that city.</span>--This and the whole narrative may well have been learnt by St. Luke from the lips of Philip himself, when St. Paul and his companions visited the Evangelist at Caesarea on his way to Jerusalem (<a href="/acts/21-8.htm" title="And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came to Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and stayed with him.">Acts 21:8</a>), or during the Apostle's two years' imprisonment in that city (<a href="/acts/24-27.htm" title="But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.">Acts 24:27</a>), or, we may add, from St. Paul's report of what he had heard when he travelled through Samaria (<a href="/acts/15-3.htm" title="And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy to all the brothers.">Acts 15:3</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> <span class="accented">- Much</span> for <span class="accented">great</span>, A.V. and T.R. <span class="cmt_word">Much joy</span>. The joy was caused partly by the healing of their sick, and partly by the glad tidings of the gospel of peace (comp. <a href="/matthew/13-20.htm">Matthew 13:20</a>; <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/8-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there was</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγένετο</span> <span class="translit">(egeneto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">great</span><br /><span class="grk">πολλὴ</span> <span class="translit">(pollē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many; often. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">joy</span><br /><span class="grk">χαρὰ</span> <span class="translit">(chara)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5479.htm">Strong's 5479: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκείνῃ</span> <span class="translit">(ekeinē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> </span><span class="str2">That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">city.</span><br /><span class="grk">πόλει</span> <span class="translit">(polei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> </span><span class="str2">A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/8-8.htm">Acts 8:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/8-8.htm">Acts 8:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/8-8.htm">Acts 8:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/8-8.htm">Acts 8:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/8-8.htm">Acts 8:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/8-8.htm">Acts 8:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/8-8.htm">Acts 8:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/8-8.htm">Acts 8:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/8-8.htm">Acts 8:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/8-8.htm">Acts 8:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/8-8.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 8:8 There was great joy in that city (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/8-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 8:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 8:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/8-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 8:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 8:9" /></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>