KJV: That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
YLT: that the residue of men may seek after the Lord, and all the nations, upon whom My name hath been called, saith the Lord, who is doing all these things.
Darby: so that the residue of men may seek out the Lord, and all the nations on whom my name is invoked, saith the Lord, who does these things
ASV: That the residue of men may seek after the Lord, And all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called,
| ὅπως | so that |
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Parse: Conjunction Root: ὅπως Sense: how, that. |
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| ἂν | - |
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Parse: Particle Root: ἄν Sense: has no exact English equivalent, see definitions under AV. |
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| ἐκζητήσωσιν | may seek out |
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Parse: Verb, Aorist Subjunctive Active, 3rd Person Plural Root: ἐκζητέω Sense: to seek out, search for. |
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| κατάλοιποι | remnant |
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Parse: Adjective, Nominative Masculine Plural Root: κατάλοιπος Sense: left remaining. |
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| τῶν | - |
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Parse: Article, Genitive Masculine Plural Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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| ἀνθρώπων | of men |
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Parse: Noun, Genitive Masculine Plural Root: ἄνθρωπος Sense: a human being, whether male or female. |
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| Κύριον | Lord |
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Parse: Noun, Accusative Masculine Singular Root: κύριος Sense: he to whom a person or thing belongs, about which he has power of deciding; master, lord. |
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| ἔθνη | Gentiles |
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Parse: Noun, Nominative Neuter Plural Root: ἔθνος Sense: a multitude (whether of men or of beasts) associated or living together. |
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| ἐφ’ | upon |
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Parse: Preposition Root: ἐπί Sense: upon, on, at, by, before. |
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| οὓς | whom |
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Parse: Personal / Relative Pronoun, Accusative Masculine Plural Root: ὅς Sense: who, which, what, that. |
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| ἐπικέκληται | has been called |
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Parse: Verb, Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive, 3rd Person Singular Root: ἐπικαλέω Sense: to put a name upon, to surname. |
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| ὄνομά | name |
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Parse: Noun, Nominative Neuter Singular Root: ὄνομα Sense: name: univ. |
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| μου | of Me |
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Parse: Personal / Possessive Pronoun, Genitive 1st Person Singular Root: ἐγώ Sense: I, me, my. |
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| ἐπ’ | upon |
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Parse: Preposition Root: ἐπί Sense: upon, on, at, by, before. |
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| λέγει | says |
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Parse: Verb, Present Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular Root: λέγω Sense: to say, to speak. |
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| Κύριος | [the] Lord |
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Parse: Noun, Nominative Masculine Singular Root: κύριος Sense: he to whom a person or thing belongs, about which he has power of deciding; master, lord. |
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| ποιῶν | doing |
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Parse: Verb, Present Participle Active, Nominative Masculine Singular Root: ποιέω Sense: to make. |
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| ταῦτα | these things |
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Parse: Demonstrative Pronoun, Accusative Neuter Plural Root: οὗτος Sense: this. |
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Greek Commentary for Acts 15:17
The use of οπως hopōs with the subjunctive (effective aorist active) to express purpose is common enough and note αν an for an additional tone of uncertainty. On the rarity of αν an with οπως hopōs in the Koiné{[28928]}š see Robertson, Grammar, p. 986. Here the Gentiles are referred to. The Hebrew text is quite different, “that they may possess the remnant of Edom.” Certainly the lxx suits best the point that James is making. But the closing words of this verse point definitely to the Gentiles both in the Hebrew and the lxx, “all the Gentiles” Another item of similarity between this speech and the Epistle of James is in the phrase “my name is called” (επικεκληται το ονομα μου epikeklētai to onoma mou) and James 2:7. The purpose of God, though future, is expressed by this perfect passive indicative επικεκληται epikeklētai from επικαλεω epi̇kaleō to call on. It is a Jewish way of speaking of those who worship God. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for Acts 15:17
First aorist active subjunctive with οπως αν hopōs an as in Acts 15:17 and Luke 2:35. There is little real difference in idea between οπως αν hopōs an and ινα αν hina an There is a conditional element in all purpose clauses. The reference is naturally to the second coming of Christ as Acts 3:21 shows. Knowling admits “that there is a spiritual presence of the enthroned Jesus which believers enjoy as a foretaste of the visible and glorious Presence of the Παρουσια Parousia Jesus did promise to be with the disciples all the days (Matthew 28:20), and certainly repentance with accompanying seasons of refreshing help get the world ready for the coming of the King. The word προκεχειρισμενον prokecheirisōmenon (perfect passive participle of προχειριζω procheirizō from προχειρος procheiros at hand, to take into one‘s hands, to choose) is the correct text here, not προκεκηρυγμενον prokekērugmenon In the N.T. only here and Acts 22:14; Acts 26:16. It is not “Jesus Christ” here nor “Christ Jesus,” but “the Messiah, Jesus,” identifying Jesus with the Messiah. See the Second Epiphany of Jesus foretold also in 1 Timothy 6:15 and the First Epiphany described in 1 Peter 1:20. [source]
Lit. unto them that seek him out. Comp. Acts 15:17; Hebrews 12:17; 1 Peter 1:10. The verb is used of seeking God, Romans 3:11. God's beneficent will and attitude toward the seeker are not always apparent at the first approach. In such cases there is occasion for faith, in the face of delay, that diligent seeking will find its reward. One is reminded of Jesus' lessons on importunity in seeking God, Luke 11:5-10; Luke 18:1-8.He hides himself so wondrouslyAs though there were no God;He is least seen when all the powersOf ill are most abroad.Or he deserts us at the hourThe fight is almost lost,And seems to leave us to ourselvesJust when we need him most.It is not so, but so it looks;And we lose courage then;And doubts will come if God hath keptHis promises to men.”Faber. [source]
Lit., which is called upon you; the name of Christ, invoked in baptism. The phrase is an Old-Testament one. See Deuteronomy 28:10, where the Septuagint reads that the name of the Lord has been called upon race. Also, 2 Chronicles 7:14; Isaiah 4:1. Compare Acts 15:17. [source]
“The beautiful name.”By the which ye were called (το επικλητεν επ υμας to epiklēthen eph' humās). “The one called upon you” (first aorist passive articular participle of επικαλεω epikaleō to put a name upon, to give a surname to, as Acts 10:18). What name is that? Almost certainly the name of Christ as we see it in Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:14, 1 Peter 4:16. It was blasphemy to speak against Christ as some Jews and Gentiles were doing (Acts 13:45; Acts 18:6; Acts 26:11; 1 Corinthians 12:3; 1 Timothy 1:13). Cf. Acts 15:17. [source]
“The one called upon you” (first aorist passive articular participle of επικαλεω epikaleō to put a name upon, to give a surname to, as Acts 10:18). What name is that? Almost certainly the name of Christ as we see it in Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:14, 1 Peter 4:16. It was blasphemy to speak against Christ as some Jews and Gentiles were doing (Acts 13:45; Acts 18:6; Acts 26:11; 1 Corinthians 12:3; 1 Timothy 1:13). Cf. Acts 15:17. [source]
First aorist active indicative of εκζητεω ekzēteō to seek out (Acts 15:17), late and rare compound, only in lxx and N.T. save once in Aristides.Searched diligently (εχηραυνησαν exēraunēsan). First aorist active indicative of εχεραυναω exeraunaō old and common compound (εχερευναω exereunaō), to search out diligently, here only in N.T. Both of these words occur together in 1 Macc. 9:26.Of the grace that should come unto you “Concerning the for you grace” (meant for you). [source]