Acts 13:16
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Then Paul rising up and with his hand bespeaking silence, said: Ye men of Israel and you that fear God, give ear.

beckoning.

Acts 12:17 But he, beckoning to them with his hand to hold their peace, told how the Lord had brought him out of prison. And he said: Tell these things to James and to the brethren. And going out, he went into another place.

Acts 19:33 And they drew forth Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews thrusting him forward. And Alexander, beckoning with his hand for silence, would have given the people satisfaction,

Acts 21:40 And when he had given him leave, Paul standing on the stairs, beckoned with his hand to the people. And a great silence being made, he spoke unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying:

Men.

Acts 13:26 Men, brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you fear God: to you the word of this salvation is sent.

Acts 2:22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him, in the midst of you, as you also know:

Acts 3:12 But Peter seeing, made answer to the people: Ye men of Israel, why wonder you at this? Or why look you upon us, as if by our strength or power we had made this man to walk?

and ye.

Acts 13:42,43,46 And as they went out, they desired them that on the next sabbath they would speak unto them these words. . . .

Acts 10:2,35 A religious man, and fearing God with all his house, giving much alms to the people and always praying to God. . . .

1 Kings 8:40 That they may fear thee all the days that they live upon the face of the land, which thou hast given to our fathers.

Psalm 67:7 May God bless us: and all the ends of the earth fear him.

Psalm 85:9 Surely his salvation is near to them that fear him : that glory may dwell in our land.

Psalm 135:20 Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: you that fear the Lord, bless the Lord.

Luke 1:50 And his mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear him.

Luke 23:40 But the other answering, rebuked him, saying: Neither dost thou fear God, seeing; thou art under the same condemnation?

give.

Acts 2:14 But Peter standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spoke to them: Ye men of Judea, and all you that dwell in Jerusalem, be this known to you and with your ears receive my words.

Acts 22:1,22 Men, brethren and fathers, hear ye the account which I now give unto you. . . .

Deuteronomy 32:46,47 And he said to them: Set your hearts on all the words, which I testify to you this day: which you shall command your children to observe and to do, and to fulfil all that is written in this law: . . .

Psalm 49:1-3 Unto the end, a psalm for the sons of Core. [2] Hear these things, all ye nations: give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world. . . .

Psalm 78:1,2 Understanding for Asaph. Attend, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. . . .

Micah 3:8,9 And they shall be confounded that see visions, and the diviners shall be confounded: and they shall all cover their faces, because there is no answer of God. . . .

Matthew 11:15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Revelation 2:7,11,17,29 He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches: To him that overcometh I will give to eat of the tree of life which is in the paradise of my God. . . .

Context
In Pisidian Antioch
15And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying: Ye men, brethren, if you have any word of exhortation to make to the people, speak. 16Then Paul rising up and with his hand bespeaking silence, said: Ye men of Israel and you that fear God, give ear. 17The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers and exalted the people when they were sojourners in the land of Egypt: And with an high arm brought them out from thence:…
Cross References
Luke 1:22
And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they understood that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he made signs to them and remained dumb.

Acts 10:2
A religious man, and fearing God with all his house, giving much alms to the people and always praying to God.

Acts 12:17
But he, beckoning to them with his hand to hold their peace, told how the Lord had brought him out of prison. And he said: Tell these things to James and to the brethren. And going out, he went into another place.

Acts 13:26
Men, brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you fear God: to you the word of this salvation is sent.

Lexicon
Paul
Παῦλος (Paulos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.

stood up,
Ἀναστὰς (Anastas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.

motioned
κατασείσας (kataseisas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2678: From kata and seio; to sway downward, i.e. Make a signal.

with [his]
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

hand,
χειρὶ (cheiri)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 5495: A hand.

[and] began to speak:
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“Men
Ἄνδρες (Andres)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.

[of] Israel
Ἰσραηλῖται (Israēlitai)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 2475: An Israelite, one of the chosen people of Israel, a Jew. From Israel; an 'Israelite', i.e. Descendant of Israel.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[you Gentiles] who
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Vocative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

fear
φοβούμενοι (phoboumenoi)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Vocative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 5399: From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.

God,
Θεόν (Theon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

listen [to me]!
ἀκούσατε (akousate)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.


Additional Translations
Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and began to speak: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who fear God, listen to me!

And Paul, having risen up and having made a sign with the hand, said, "Men of Israel and those fearing God, listen:

Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and you that fear God, give audience.

And Paul stood up, and beckoning with the hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, hearken:

And Paul, rising up and making a sign with the hand, said, Israelites, and ye that fear God, hearken.

And Paul stood up, and beckoning with the hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, hearken.

Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand, said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.

So Paul rose, and motioning with his hand for silence, said, "Israelites, and you others who fear God, pay attention to me.

Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, "Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen.

And Paul having risen, and having beckoned with the hand, said, 'Men, Israelites, and those fearing God, hearken:
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