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A Plot of Violent Rage
Commentators explain that the opposition in Iconium escalated from debate to a violent plot. The Greek word for "onset" describes a tumultuous "rush" or mob action, not a formal legal process. Led by Jewish rulers and joined by Gentiles, the plan was to publicly shame and then stone the apostles, a punishment often used for blasphemy.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 14:5
18th Century
Theologian
An assault made. Greek, A rush—ormh. It denotes an impetuous excitement and aggression: a rush to put them to death. It …
AT Robertson
On Acts 14:5
An onset (ορμη). A rush or impulse as in Jas 3:4. Old word, but only twice in the N.T. (here and James). It probably denotes not a…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 14:5
19th Century
Bishop
To use them despitefully.—The verb expresses wanton insult and outrage. St. Paul uses the noun derived from it to express…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 14:5
There was a division among “the people” (GK 4436) of the city regarding the apostles and their message, some siding with the Jews and others with t…
John Calvin
On Acts 14:5
16th Century
Theologian
Observe to what extent the holy champions of Christ suffered. They do not retreat when their enemies merely set themselves against them; but when t…
John Gill
On Acts 14:5
17th Century
Pastor
And when there was an assault made
Or a strong bias and inclination were in the minds,
both of the Ge…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 14:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The apostles spoke so plainly, with such evidence and proof of the Spirit, and with such power; so warmly, and with such concern for the souls of m…