Acts 26:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul says all twelve tribes earnestly worship God hoping to reach this promise, the very hope for which he is accused.
What Does Acts 26:7 Mean?
Paul points to the whole of Israel, the twelve tribes, who serve God earnestly night and day in expectation of the promise. The hope he proclaims is not foreign to his people but shared by them.
The irony is sharp: Paul is accused by his own nation for holding the very hope they cherish. He stakes everything on a promise worth serving God day and night to obtain. The longing of generations finds its answer in the risen Christ.
Acts 26:7 in the Original Language
ekteneia (ἐκτένεια), 'earnestness' -- a stretched-out, intense devotion, here rendered 'instantly,' meaning without ceasing.
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What does Acts 26:7 mean?
Paul says all twelve tribes earnestly worship God hoping to reach this promise, the very hope for which he is accused.