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"The Amazing Simon" Is Amazed

Acts 8:9-17 ~ “The Amazing Simon” is Amazed!

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Laura Zielke

This week we were introduced to Simon (a.k.a. “Simon the Sorcerer” and “Simon Magus”), and according to Simon himself “Someone Great!” Although there is not a lot of information about Simon in the Bible, early church fathers wrote about him with enough detail that we are able to sketch his character and his beliefs and his contribution to the gnostic heresy.

We examined a variety of reasons the apostles sent Peter and John to Samaria, as well as the significance of their “laying on of hands” so the Samaritans would receive the Holy Spirit. We also discussed the curious interpretation of the words “bewitched” and “amazed” in the King James Version.

>> Click to read this week’s passages in KJV, CSB, ESV, NIV: Acts 8:9-17 <<

Acts 8:9-17 ~ “The Amazing Simon” Is Amazed!

Simon Magus; Simony; Peter & John; Holy Spirit; Samaritan Pentecost

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Greek-English Interlinear of Acts 8:9-13
Click the graphic below, and you will see that the three Greek verbs (highlighted) translated as “bewitched” and “wondered” in the King James Version in verses 9, 11, 13 are from the exact same root. They have different endings due to the tense and person, but it’s the exact same verb in all three places. You can visit this page on BibleHub.com here: http://biblehub.com/interlinear/acts/8.htm

Acts 8 - Interlinear
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1 thought on “Acts 8:9-17 ~ “The Amazing Simon” is Amazed!”

  1. Cheryl says:
    October 24, 2019 at 8:52 am

    So much to think about and assimilate …..going to have to listen
    to this study again!!! Good discussion and support was set forth to give a firm foundation to the teaching of this passage! Thanks for digging deep Laura!

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