Act 14:5 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 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 . . 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 14:5

Verse 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.