Acts 3:11As the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~33 AD. Solomon's Porch, a covered walkway with marble columns on the temple's east side. Hundreds rushing toward three men...
The emotion here: carefully noting the crowd dynamics and human responses to divine intervention
The original word
kratéō (κρατέω) — to grip firmly, hold fast with strength, suggesting desperation not just gratitude
Why it matters
Solomon's Porch was 400 feet long with double rows of 25-foot marble columns, a natural amphitheater for crowds
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 3:11
The healed man is CLINGING to Peter and John — he's afraid if he lets go, the miracle might reverse
Common misconceptionPeople focus on the crowd's wonder, but the key is the healed man gripping Peter and John. This isn't hero worship — it's desperate gratitude and fear of losing what he'd gained.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Acts 3:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 3:11 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. The setting is the Temple. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include gathering, wonder. Notable phrases: greatly wondering; Solomon's porch.
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