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Leaping up (εξαλλομενος). Present middle participle, leaping out repeatedly after Peter pulled him up. Only here in the N.T.
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And he leaping up. This was a natural expression of joy, and it was a striking fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah 35:6: Then shall …

And he leaping up stood.—The verb is a compound form of that in the Septuagint of Isaiah 35:6—The lame shall leap as …

And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. And all the people saw him …

The healing is described as an instantaneous one, accomplishing in a moment what God in his providence through the normal healing processes usually…

And he leaping up
From off the bed or couch, or ground on which he lay:
stood and walked

The apostles and the first believers attended the temple worship at the hours of prayer. Peter and John seem to have been led by a divine direction…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson