Acts 9 · Verse 12

Acts 9:12

And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.
Acts 9:12, King James Version

Acts 9:12 in other translations

BSBIn a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”
WEBand in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.”
ASVand he hath seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.
YLTand he saw in a vision a man, by name Ananias, coming in, and putting a hand on him, that he may see again.'
DARBYand has seen in a vision a man by name Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him, so that he should see.
BBEAnd he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hands on him, so that he may be able to see.
WebsterAnd hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias, coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

What does Acts 9:12 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 9:10-16

10-16. a certain disciple ... named Ananias--See on Ac 22:12. to him said the Lord--that is, Jesus. (See Ac 9:13, 14, 17).

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 12. And hath seen in a vision, etc. When this was shown to Saul, or how, is not recorded. The vision was shown to Saul to assure him when he came that he was no impostor. He was thus prepared to receive consolation from this disciple. He was even apprized of his name, that he might be more confirmed.

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 12 Hath seen in a vision - While God prepares Ananias, by a vision, to go and minister to Saul, he at the same time prepares Saul, by another vision, to profit by this ministry.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 9:10-22

A good work was begun in Saul, when he was brought to Christ's feet with those words, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And never did Christ leave any who were brought to that. Behold, the proud Pharisee, the unmerciful oppressor, the daring blasphemer, prayeth! And thus it is even now, and with the proud infidel, or the abandoned sinner. What happy tidings are these to all who understand the nature and power of…

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Acts 9:12 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

καὶkaiandG2532
εἶδενeidenhe sawG1492
ἄνδραandraa manG435
ἐνeninG1722
ὁράματιhoramatia visionG3705
ἉνανίανHananianAnaniasG367
ὀνόματιonomatinamedG3686
εἰσελθόνταeiselthontahaving comeG1525
καὶkaiandG2532
ἐπιθένταepithentahaving putG2007
αὐτῷautōon himG846
χεῖρας,cheirashands,G5495
ὅπωςhopōsso thatG3704
ἀναβλέψῃ.¶anablepsēhe may see again.G308

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Acts 9:12

  • Mark 5:23

    And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

  • Acts 9:17-18

    And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

  • Acts 9:10

    And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Acts 9:11

    And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

  • Acts 9:12

    And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

  • Acts 9:13

    Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

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Acts 9:12 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y ha visto en visión un varón llamado Ananías, que entra y le pone la mano encima, para que reciba la vista.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		et il a vu en vision un homme nommé Ananias, entrant et lui imposant la main pour qu’il recouvre la vue.
German
Elberfelder 1871		und er hat im Gesicht einen Mann, mit Namen Ananias, gesehen, der hereinkam und ihm die Hände auflegte, damit er wieder sehend werde.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		(Et vidit virum Ananiam nomine, introëuntem, et imponentem sibi manus ut visum recipiat.)