{Kept back} (enosphisato). First aorist middle indicative
of
osphiz(935c), old verb from
osphi, 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} (suneidui(8873)
kai t(8873) gunaikos). Genitive absolute with second perfect
participle of sunoida, to know together with one, "his wife
also knowing it together with him." {Brought a certain part}
(enegkas meros ti). Aorist active participle of pher(935c), 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).
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