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The Verse in Focus (Acts 4:37)

ὑπάρχοντος αὐτῷ ἀγροῦ, πωλήσας ἤνεγκε τὸ χρῆμα καὶ ἔθηκε παρὰ τοὺς πόδας τῶν ἀποστόλων

ὑπάρχοντος αὐτῷ ἀγροῦ: Possession Stated

This participial phrase sets up the background for the action:

– ὑπάρχοντος is the present active participle, genitive masculine singular of ὑπάρχω, meaning “to exist” or “to belong.” – αὐτῷ — dative singular pronoun, “to him.” – ἀγροῦ — genitive singular of ἀγρός, “field.”

Grammatically, this is a genitive absolute construction: “Since a field was belonging to him” or “While he possessed a field.” It functions independently of the main clause and provides contextual background.

πωλήσας: Action Initiated

– πωλήσας is the aorist active participle of πωλέω, “to sell,” nominative masculine singular.… Learn Koine Greek