Acts 15:10

Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

Word Reference

Original Word	Definitions
νῦν G3568 ADV	Strong's Definition nyn ___%___now___%___ (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate at this time, the present, now
οὖν G3767 CONJ	Strong's Definition oun (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly then, therefore, accordingly, consequently, these things being so
τί G5101 I-ASN	Strong's Definition tis an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) who, which, what
πειράζετε G3985 V-PAI-2P	Strong's Definition peirazō to test (objectively), i.e., endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline to try whether a thing can be done to attempt, endeavor to try, make trial of, test: for the purpose of ascertaining his quantity, or what he thinks, or how he will behave himself in a good sense "in a bad sense, to test one maliciously, craftily to put to the proof his feelings or judgments"to try or test one's faith, virtue, character, by enticement to sin to solicit to sin, to tempt of the temptations of the devil after the Old Testament usage of God: to inflict evils upon one in order to prove his character and the steadfastness of his faith "men are said to tempt God by exhibitions of distrust, as though they wished to try whether he is not justly distrusted"by impious or wicked conduct to test God's justice and patience, and to challenge him, as it were to give proof of his perfections
τὸν G3588 T-ASM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
θεόν G2316	Strong's Definition theos a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism) a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities "the Godhead, trinity God the Father, the first person in the trinity "Christ, the second person of the trinity"Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity spoken of the only and true God refers to the things of God "his counsels, interests, things due to him whatever can in any respect be likened unto God, or resemble him in any way God's representative or viceregent of magistrates and judges
ἐπιθεῖναι G2007 V-2AAN	Strong's Definition epitithēmi to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense) in the active voice to put or lay upon "to add to in the middle voice to have put on, bid to be laid on "to lay or throw one's self upon"to attack one, to make an assault on one
ζυγὸν G2218 N-ASM	Strong's Definition zygos a coupling, i.e., (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales) a yoke a yoke that is put on draught cattle "metaphorically, used of any burden or bondage as that of slavery "of troublesome laws imposed on one, especially of the Mosaic law, hence the name is so transferred to the commands of Christ as to contrast them with the commands of the Pharisees which were a veritable 'yoke'; yet even Christ's commands must be submitted to, though easier to be kept a balance, pair of scales
ἐπὶ G1909 PREP	Strong's Definition epi properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc upon, on, at, by, before "of position, on, at, by, over, against"to, over, on, at, across, against
τὸν G3588 T-ASM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
τράχηλον G5137 N-ASM	Strong's Definition trachēlos the throat (neck), i.e., (figuratively) life to be ready to incur the most imminent peril to life
τῶν G3588 T-GPM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
μαθητῶν G3101 N-GPM	Strong's Definition mathētēs a learner, i.e., pupil a learner, pupil, disciple
ὃν G3739 R-ASM	Strong's Definition hos the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that who, which, what, that
οὔτε G3777 CONJ-N	Strong's Definition oute not too, i.e., neither or nor; by analogy, not even neither, and not
οἱ G3588 T-NPM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
πατέρες G3962 N-NPM	Strong's Definition patēr a ___%___father___%___ (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) generator or male ancestor either the nearest ancestor: father of the corporeal nature, natural fathers, both parents "a more remote ancestor, the founder of a race or tribe, progenitor of a people, forefather: so Abraham is called, Jacob and David fathers i.e., ancestors, forefathers, founders of a race one advanced in years, a senior metaphorically the originator and transmitter of anything the authors of a family or society of persons animated by the same spirit as himself "one who has infused his own spirit into others, who actuates and governs their minds one who stands in a father's place and looks after another in a paternal way"a title of honor teachers, as those to whom pupils trace back the knowledge and training they have received "the members of the Sanhedrin, whose prerogative it was by virtue of the wisdom and experience in which they excelled, to take charge of the interests of others God is called the Father of the stars, the heavenly luminaries, because he is their creator, upholder, ruler "of all rational and intelligent beings, whether angels or men, because he is their creator, preserver, guardian and protector of spiritual beings and of all men of Christians, as those who through Christ have been exalted to a specially close and intimate relationship with God, and who no longer dread him as a stern judge of sinners, but revere him as their reconciled and loving Father"the Father of Jesus Christ, as one whom God has united to himself in the closest bond of love and intimacy, made acquainted with his purposes, appointed to explain and carry out...
ἡμῶν G2257	Strong's Definition hēmōn of (or from) us our, we, us
οὔτε G3777 CONJ-N	Strong's Definition oute not too, i.e., neither or nor; by analogy, not even neither, and not
ἡμεῖς G2249	Strong's Definition hēmeis we (only used when emphatic) us, we etc.
ἰσχύσαμεν G2480 V-AAI-1P	Strong's Definition ischyō to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively) to be strong to be strong in body, to be robust, to be in sound health to have power to have power as shown by extraordinary deeds to exert, wield power, to have strength to overcome to be a force, avail"to be serviceable"to be able, can
βαστάσαι G941 V-AAN	Strong's Definition bastazō to lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.) to take up with the hands "to take up in order to carry or bear, to put upon one's self (something) to be carried to bear what is burdensome to bear, to carry to carry on one's person "to sustain, i.e., uphold, support to bear away, carry off

νῦν οὖν τί πειράζετε τὸν θεόν ἐπιθεῖναι ζυγὸν ἐπὶ τὸν τράχηλον τῶν μαθητῶν ὃν οὔτε οἱ πατέρες ἡμῶν οὔτε ἡμεῖς ἰσχύσαμεν βαστάσαι

Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

Cross References

Galatians 5:1

τῇ ἐλευθερίᾳ οὖν ᾖ Χριστὸς ἡμᾶς ἠλευθέρωσεν· στήκετε καὶ μὴ πάλιν ζυγῷ δουλείας ἐνέχεσθε

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made free, us and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Matthew 23:4

δεσμεύουσιν γὰρ φορτία βαρέα καὶ δυσβάστακτα καὶ ἐπιτιθέασιν ἐπὶ τοὺς ὤμους τῶν ἀνθρώπων τῷ δὲ δακτύλῳ αὐτῶν οὐ θέλουσιν κινῆσαι αὐτά

For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.

Galatians 4:9

νῦν δὲ γνόντες θεόν μᾶλλον δὲ γνωσθέντες ὑπὸ θεοῦ πῶς ἐπιστρέφετε πάλιν ἐπὶ τὰ ἀσθενῆ καὶ πτωχὰ στοιχεῖα οἷς πάλιν ἄνωθεν δουλεύειν θέλετε

But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?

Hebrews 9:9

ἥτις παραβολὴ εἰς τὸν καιρὸν τὸν ἐνεστηκότα καθ' ὃν δῶρά τε καὶ θυσίαι προσφέρονται μὴ δυνάμεναι κατὰ συνείδησιν τελειῶσαι τὸν λατρεύοντα

Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;

Isaiah 7:12

וַיֹּאמֶר אָחָז לֹא-אֶשְׁאַל וְלֹֽא-אֲנַסֶּה אֶת-יְהוָֽה׃

But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.

Matthew 11:28

Δεῦτε πρός με πάντες οἱ κοπιῶντες καὶ πεφορτισμένοι κἀγὼ ἀναπαύσω ὑμᾶς

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 4:7

Ἔφη αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς Πάλιν γέγραπται Οὐκ ἐκπειράσεις Κύριον τὸν Θεόν σου

Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Exodus 17:2

וַיָּרֶב הָעָם עִם-מֹשֶׁה וַיֹּאמְרוּ תְּנוּ-לָנוּ מַיִם וְנִשְׁתֶּה וַיֹּאמֶר לָהֶם מֹשֶׁה מַה-תְּרִיבוּן עִמָּדִי מַה-תְּנַסּוּן אֶת-יְהוָֽה׃

Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the LORD?

Hebrews 3:9

οὗ ἐπείρασαν με οἱ πατέρες ὑμῶν ἐδοκιμασάν με καὶ εἶδον τὰ ἔργα μου τεσσαράκοντα ἔτη·

When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years.

Galatians 4:1

Λέγω δέ ἐφ' ὅσον χρόνον ὁ κληρονόμος νήπιός ἐστιν οὐδὲν διαφέρει δούλου κύριος πάντων ὤν

Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth from nothing a servant, though he be lord of all;

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