Acts 3:19"Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~30 AD. The same crowd that may have shouted 'Crucify Him!' weeks earlier now hears Peter offer complete forgiveness...
The emotion here: passionate urgency mixed with tender compassion for guilty people
The original word
exaleiphthēnai (ἐξαλειφθῆναι) — to completely wipe out, like erasing wax from a tablet
Why it matters
Ancient writing tablets were made of wax that could be completely smoothed over for reuse
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What most readers miss in Acts 3:19
Peter offers this forgiveness to the very people who crucified Jesus weeks before
Common misconceptionPeople think 'times of refreshing' means material blessings. It means spiritual renewal - the exhaustion of guilt being lifted.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Acts 3:19
Bible Genome reading
Acts 3:19 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 3:19 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. The setting is the Temple. These words are attributed to Peter. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include repentance, forgiveness. Notable phrases: repent therefore; turn again; sins blotted out; times of refreshing. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same starting
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
— Genesis 1:1
“God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.”
— Genesis 1:3
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and t…”
— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
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