Lexical Summary exallomai: To leap out, to spring forth Original Word: ἐξάλλομαι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance leap up. From ek and hallomai; to spring forth -- leap up. see GREEK ek see GREEK hallomai NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and hallomai Definition to leap up NASB Translation leap (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1814: ἐξάλλομαιἐξάλλομαι; to leap up: Acts 3:8. (Xenophon, Cyril 7, 1, 27, et others; the Sept. Isaiah 55:12.) Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence Acts 3:8: “He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God.” Context in Acts 3 The verb describes the formerly lame man’s immediate, exuberant response to the healing he received through the ministry of Peter and John outside the Beautiful Gate. His leap functions as a visible testimony that the risen Christ, by the Spirit, is continuing His restorative work through His apostles (Acts 3:6-16). The man’s movement from a stationary condition at the gate to active participation inside the temple anticipates the widening inclusion of those once excluded and underscores the new era inaugurated at Pentecost. Fulfillment of Prophetic Hope Isaiah 35:6 foretold that in the coming age “the lame will leap like a deer.” By employing the same imagery, Luke signals that messianic promises are being realized in Jesus Christ. The leap, therefore, is more than excitement; it is an eschatological sign that the kingdom of God has arrived in power. Verification of Apostolic Authority Acts 2:43 notes that “many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.” The healed man’s leap is one such sign. It authenticates Peter’s proclamation that Jesus is “the Author of life” (Acts 3:15) and validates the gospel before a watching Jerusalem crowd (Acts 3:9-10). Public Worship and Witness The man’s entry into the temple courts “praising God” turns a personal miracle into communal worship. His leaping praise models the appropriate response to divine grace and draws attention to God rather than to the human instruments of the healing. The episode reminds believers that restored lives should immediately be integrated into the worshipping community. Joy as a Mark of Salvation Luke repeatedly links physical movement with spiritual rejoicing (Luke 6:23; Luke 10:20). The man’s leap illustrates the bodily expression of joy that characterizes redeemed people. Christian worship, therefore, is not stoic but animated by heartfelt gratitude. Historical Reception Early Christian writers such as Irenaeus cited the event as evidence that apostolic miracles were tangible proofs of Christ’s continuing work. Medieval homilies often used the leap to symbolize the soul’s ascent from sin to grace. Reformers pointed to the text to emphasize sola fide: the man contributed nothing but receptive faith. Implications for Ministry Today 1. Healing and proclamation are inseparable; acts of mercy authenticate the message. Homiletical Themes • “From Begging to Bounding” – transformation through Christ. Devotional Reflection Consider personal areas of paralysis—habits, fears, doubts—where the risen Christ desires to impart strength. Pray for the faith to “leap” into obedient service and exuberant praise, trusting that the same power that raised the lame man is active in the church today (Ephesians 1:19-20). Forms and Transliterations έξαλλοι εξαλλομενος εξαλλόμενος ἐξαλλόμενος έξαλλον εξαλούμαι εξαλούνται εξαμαρτείν εξάμηνον εξαναλωθήσεται εξαναλωθήσονται εξαναλωσαι εξαναλώσαι εξανάλωσαι εξαναλώσει εξαναλώσεις εξαναλώση εξαναλώσω εξανηλώθη εξανηλώμεθα εξανήλωσα εξανήλωσαν εξήλατο εξήμαρτε εξήμαρτεν εξήμαρτες εξημάρτομεν εξήμαρτον exallomenos exallómenosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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