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From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
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From this reading [2] Then to this first meeting of Gentiles in the early Church, Peter told the story of the Redeemer, testifying of the Savior's death and resurrection.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Cornelius then told all about his fasting and prayer, the visit of the angel, and the angel's instructions.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Cornelius then told all about his fasting and prayer, the visit of the angel, and the angel's instructions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cornelius then told all about his fasting and prayer, the visit of the angel, and the angel's instructions.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Cornelius then told all about his fasting and prayer, the visit of the angel, and the angel's instructions.
angel'snounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
possessive form of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Cornelius then told all about his fasting and prayer, the visit of the angel, and the angel's instructions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading [2] Then to this first meeting of Gentiles in the early Church, Peter told the story of the Redeemer, testifying of the Savior's death and resurrection.
without doubt or question
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
comprehendingverbUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
Cornelius
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From this reading Cornelius then told all about his fasting and prayer, the visit of the angel, and the angel's instructions.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading [2] Then to this first meeting of Gentiles in the early Church, Peter told the story of the Redeemer, testifying of the Savior's death and resurrection.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading [2] Then to this first meeting of Gentiles in the early Church, Peter told the story of the Redeemer, testifying of the Savior's death and resurrection.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
opinion or judgment
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
fastingnounUS /ˈfæstɪŋ/
abstaining from food
From this reading Cornelius then told all about his fasting and prayer, the visit of the angel, and the angel's instructions.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
feareth
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From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading [2] Then to this first meeting of Gentiles in the early Church, Peter told the story of the Redeemer, testifying of the Savior's death and resurrection.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
GentilesnounUS /ˈdʒentaɪlz/
plural of “gentile” — a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading [2] Then to this first meeting of Gentiles in the early Church, Peter told the story of the Redeemer, testifying of the Savior's death and resurrection.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading [Sidenote: Holy Ghost Given.]
GivenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading [Sidenote: Holy Ghost Given.]
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
HeavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cornelius then told all about his fasting and prayer, the visit of the angel, and the angel's instructions.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading [Sidenote: Holy Ghost Given.]
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Cornelius then told all about his fasting and prayer, the visit of the angel, and the angel's instructions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading [2] Then to this first meeting of Gentiles in the early Church, Peter told the story of the Redeemer, testifying of the Savior's death and resurrection.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
not any; not one
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cornelius then told all about his fasting and prayer, the visit of the angel, and the angel's instructions.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
for each
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Cornelius then told all about his fasting and prayer, the visit of the angel, and the angel's instructions.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
Redeemernoun
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading [2] Then to this first meeting of Gentiles in the early Church, Peter told the story of the Redeemer, testifying of the Savior's death and resurrection.
respecternoun
a person who respects someone or something; usually used in the negative
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
resurrectionnounUS /ˌrezərˈekʃən/
(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
From this reading [2] Then to this first meeting of Gentiles in the early Church, Peter told the story of the Redeemer, testifying of the Savior's death and resurrection.
righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
adhering to moral principles
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
Savior'snounUS /ˈseɪvjərz/
possessive form of “savior” — a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading [2] Then to this first meeting of Gentiles in the early Church, Peter told the story of the Redeemer, testifying of the Savior's death and resurrection.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: Holy Ghost Given.]
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading [2] Then to this first meeting of Gentiles in the early Church, Peter told the story of the Redeemer, testifying of the Savior's death and resurrection.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
testifyingverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading [2] Then to this first meeting of Gentiles in the early Church, Peter told the story of the Redeemer, testifying of the Savior's death and resurrection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cornelius then told all about his fasting and prayer, the visit of the angel, and the angel's instructions.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Cornelius then told all about his fasting and prayer, the visit of the angel, and the angel's instructions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [2] Then to this first meeting of Gentiles in the early Church, Peter told the story of the Redeemer, testifying of the Savior's death and resurrection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [1] The prejudice that had prevented Peter from comprehending the full meaning of the command to "Teach all nations," began to lift from his soul, his eyes began to see more clearly the mercy of our Heavenly Father; and as Cornelius ceased speaking, he exclaimed:
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Cornelius then told all about his fasting and prayer, the visit of the angel, and the angel's instructions.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Cornelius then told all about his fasting and prayer, the visit of the angel, and the angel's instructions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
worketh
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From this reading "Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per sons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
