Acts 13:23 Meaning and Explanation
“Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:”
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Read Full Chapter →From David's line, as promised, God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus.
What Does Acts 13:23 Mean?
Now Paul reaches the heart of his message: from the line of David, exactly as God had promised, He has raised up for Israel a Savior, and His name is Jesus. The long history converges here, every thread gathered into one Person.
All that came before, the patriarchs, the exodus, the judges, the kings, was preparation for this. God keeps His promises, and the deliverer the prophets foretold has come. Jesus is named as Savior, the one who rescues His people from a bondage deeper than Egypt. The whole story of Scripture leans toward Him, and in Him the ancient promise to the fathers finds its fulfillment.
Acts 13:23 in the Original Language
soter (σωτήρ), 'Saviour' -- one who delivers and preserves, bringing rescue and wholeness.
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What does Acts 13:23 mean?
From David's line, as promised, God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus.