Man living at the time of the New Testament
Aeneas, paralyzed for eight years, was healed by Peter in Lydda.
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Also known as Eneas
Aeneas was a man in Lydda who had been bedridden for eight years due to paralysis. When the apostle Peter visited Lydda, he found Aeneas and said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mat." Immediately, Aeneas was healed and got up. This miracle led to many people in Lydda and Sharon turning to the Lord. (Act.9.33,34).
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(laudble), a paralytic at Lydda healed by St. Peter. (Acts 9:33,34)
praised; praiseworthy
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G0132
There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years.
“Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up,
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