Acts 21:11 — And coming to [see] us, he took Paul’s [wide] band (belt, sash) and bound his o… — AMP | maBible
Read Acts 21:11 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Acts 21.11, Acts 21v11, Ac. 21:11. And coming to [see] us, he took Paul’s [wide] band (belt, sash) and bound his own feet and hands, and said, “This is what the Holy Spirit says: ‘In this same way the Jews in J…
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11 And coming to [see] us, he took Paul’s [wide] band (belt, sash) and bound his own feet and hands, and said, “This is what the Holy Spirit says: ‘In this same way the Jews in Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this band, and they will hand him over to the Gentiles (pagans).’ ”
Passage themes
The prophetic sign — he took Paul’s girdle
The Spirit's warning — Thus saith the Holy Ghost
Paul bound for Christ — So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle
Handed to the nations — shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles
Notes and references
This was not a belt like men wear today, but a band (sash, girdle), about six inches wide, usually made of leather, worn on top of the outer garment. It was fastened around the midsection of the body and served as a kind of pocket or pouch to carry personal items such as a dagger, money or other ne…
Events in this chapter
21 — Arrestation de Paul à Jérusalem
About this book
Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc