Act 5:2-3 | RWP | e4.org | Kept back ( ενοσφισατο ). First aorist middle indicative of νοσφιζω , old verb from νοσφ , afar, apart, and so to set apart, to separate for oneself, but only here, verse ; in the N.T. His wife also being privy to it ( συνειδυιης κα της γυναικος ). Genitive absolute with second perfect participle of συνοιδα , to know together with one, "his wife also knowing it together with him." Brought a certain part ( ενεγκας μερος τ ). Aorist active participle of φερω , for a definite act. The praise of Joseph was too much for Ananias, but he was not willing to turn over all. He wanted praise for giving all and yet he took care of himself by keeping some. Thus he started the Ananias Club that gave a new meaning to his lovely name (God is gracious).

‏ Acts 5:2-3

Kept back ( ενοσφισατο ). First aorist middle indicative of νοσφιζω, old verb from νοσφ, afar, apart, and so to set apart, to separate for oneself, but only here, verse 3; Tit 2:10 in the N.T.

His wife also being privy to it ( συνειδυιης κα της γυναικος ). Genitive absolute with second perfect participle of συνοιδα, to know together with one, "his wife also knowing it together with him."

Brought a certain part ( ενεγκας μερος τ ). Aorist active participle of φερω, for a definite act. The praise of Joseph was too much for Ananias, but he was not willing to turn over all. He wanted praise for giving all and yet he took care of himself by keeping some. Thus he started the Ananias Club that gave a new meaning to his lovely name (God is gracious).

Filled ( επληρωσεν ). The very verb used of the filling by the Holy Spirit (4:31). Satan the adversary is the father of lies (Joh 8:44). He had entered into Judas (Lu 22:3; Joh 13:27) and now he has filled the heart of Ananias with a lie.

To lie to the Holy Spirit ( ψευσασθα σε το πνευμα το αγιον ). Infinitive (aorist middle) of purpose with accusative of general reference ( σε ) and the accusative of the person (object) as often in Greek writers, though here only in the N.T. with this verb. Usual dative of the person in verse 4 ( ανθρωποις, men, τω θεω, God). The Holy Spirit had been given them to guide them into truth (Joh 15:13).