Albert Barnes on Acts 14:5
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Acts14:5
An assault made. Greek, A rush--ορμη. It denotes an impetuous excitement and aggression; a rush to put them to death. It rather describes a popular tumult than a calm and deliberate purpose. There was a violent, tumultuous excitement.
Both of the Gentiles, etc. Of that part of them which was opposed to the apostles.
To use them despitefully. Mt 5:44. To reproach them; to bring contempt upon them; to injure them.
To stone them. To put them to death by stoning; probably as blasphemers, Acts 7:57-59.
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