Acts 2:17
New International Version
“’In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.

New Living Translation
‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

English Standard Version
“‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams;

Berean Standard Bible
‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.

Berean Literal Bible
‘And it will come to pass in the last days, God says, that I will pour out from My Spirit upon all flesh, and your⁺ sons and your⁺ daughters will prophesy, and your⁺ young men will see visions, and your⁺ old men will dream dreams.

King James Bible
And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

New King James Version
‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.

New American Standard Bible
‘AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS,’ God says, ‘THAT I WILL POUR OUT MY SPIRIT ON ALL MANKIND; AND YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS WILL PROPHESY, AND YOUR YOUNG MEN WILL SEE VISIONS, AND YOUR OLD MEN WILL HAVE DREAMS;

NASB 1995
‘AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS,’ God says, ‘THAT I WILL POUR FORTH OF MY SPIRIT ON ALL MANKIND; AND YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, AND YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE VISIONS, AND YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM DREAMS;

NASB 1977
‘AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS,’ God says, ‘THAT I WILL POUR FORTH OF MY SPIRIT UPON ALL MANKIND; AND YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, AND YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE VISIONS, AND YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM DREAMS;

Legacy Standard Bible
‘AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS,’ God says, ‘THAT I WILL POUR OUT MY SPIRIT ON ALL MANKIND; AND YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, AND YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE VISIONS, AND YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM DREAMS;

Amplified Bible
‘AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS,’ says God, ‘THAT I WILL POUR OUT MY SPIRIT UPON ALL MANKIND; AND YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, AND YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE [divinely prompted] VISIONS, AND YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM [divinely prompted] DREAMS;

Berean Annotated Bible
‘In the last days, God {Theos} says, I will pour out My Spirit {Pneumatos} on all people. Your⁺ sons and daughters will prophesy, your⁺ young men will see visions, your⁺ old men will dream dreams.

Christian Standard Bible
And it will be in the last days, says God, that I will pour out my Spirit on all people; then your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And it will be in the last days, says God, that I will pour out My Spirit on all humanity; then your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

American Standard Version
And it shall be in the last days, saith God, I will pour forth of my Spirit upon all flesh: And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, And your young men shall see visions, And your old men shall dream dreams:

Contemporary English Version
"When the last days come, I will give my Spirit to everyone. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will have dreams.

English Revised Version
And it shall be in the last days, saith God, I will pour forth of my Spirit upon all flesh: And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, And your young men shall see visions, And your old men shall dream dreams:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
'In the last days, God says, I will pour my Spirit on everyone. Your sons and daughters will speak what God has revealed. Your young men will see visions. Your old men will dream dreams.

Good News Translation
'This is what I will do in the last days, God says: I will pour out my Spirit on everyone. Your sons and daughters will proclaim my message; your young men will see visions, and your old men will have dreams.

International Standard Version
In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on everyone. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

NET Bible
And in the last days it will be,' God says, 'that I will pour out my Spirit on all people, and your sons and your daughters will prophesy, and your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

New Heart English Bible
'And it will be in the last days, says God, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; and your sons and your daughters will prophesy, and your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

Weymouth New Testament
"And it shall come to pass in the last days, God says, that I will pour out My Spirit upon all mankind; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall have dreams;
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.

World English Bible
‘It will be in the last days, says God, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions. Your old men will dream dreams.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it will be in the last days, says God, "" I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh, "" And your sons and your daughters will prophesy, "" And your young men will see visions, "" And your old men will dream dreams;

Berean Literal Bible
‘And it will come to pass in the last days, God says, that I will pour out from My Spirit upon all flesh, and your⁺ sons and your⁺ daughters will prophesy, and your⁺ young men will see visions, and your⁺ old men will dream dreams.

Young's Literal Translation
And it shall be in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of My Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams;

Smith's Literal Translation
And it shall be in the last days, says God, I pour out from my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your elder dream dreams:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it shall come to pass, in the last days, (saith the Lord,) I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

Catholic Public Domain Version
‘And this shall be: in the last days, says the Lord, I will pour out, from my Spirit, upon all flesh. And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy. And your youths shall see visions, and your elders shall dream dreams.

New American Bible
‘It will come to pass in the last days,’ God says, ‘that I will pour out a portion of my spirit upon all flesh. Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams.

New Revised Standard Version
‘In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
It shall come to pass in the last days, said God, I will pour my spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy and your young men shall see visions and your old men shall dream dreams:

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“'It shall be done in the last days, says God,' I shall pour out my Spirit on everybody, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions and your Elders shall dream dreams.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of my Spirit on all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

Godbey New Testament
And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, I will pour out from my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams;

Haweis New Testament
“And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour our of my spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

Mace New Testament
"it shall come to pass in the last days (saith God) I will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men dream dreams:

Weymouth New Testament
"And it shall come to pass in the last days, God says, that I will pour out My Spirit upon all mankind; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall have dreams;

Worrell New Testament
'And it shall be in the last days', saith God, 'I will pour out of My Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams;

Worsley New Testament
"And it shall come to pass in the last days (saith God) that I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy; and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Peter Preaches to the Crowd
16No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. 18Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.…

Cross References
In the last days, God says,

Hebrews 1:1-2
On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

2 Timothy 3:1
But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come.

1 Peter 1:20
He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake.
I will pour out My Spirit on all people.

Joel 2:28-29
And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days.

Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.

Ezekiel 39:29
And I will no longer hide My face from them, for I will pour out My Spirit on the house of Israel, declares the Lord GOD.”
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,

Numbers 11:29
But Moses replied, “Are you jealous on my account? I wish that all the LORD’s people were prophets and that the LORD would place His Spirit on them!”

Luke 2:36-38
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, / and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. / Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 11:5
And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, for it is just as if her head were shaved.
your young men will see visions,

Daniel 1:17
To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.

1 Samuel 3:1
And the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. Now in those days the word of the LORD was rare, and visions were scarce.

Daniel 10:7-9
Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves. / So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless. / I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground.
your old men will dream dreams.

Numbers 12:6
He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream.

Job 33:14-16
For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices. / In a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds, / He opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings

Genesis 46:2
And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob.
Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.


Treasury of Scripture

And it shall come to pass in the last days, said God, I will pour out of my Spirit on all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

in.

Genesis 49:1
And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.

Isaiah 2:2
And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.

Daniel 10:14
Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.

I will.

Acts 10:45
And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Psalm 72:6
He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth.

Proverbs 1:23
Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.

all.

Genesis 6:12
And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.

Psalm 65:2
O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.

Isaiah 40:5
And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

your sons.

Acts 11:28
And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.

Acts 21:9
And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.

1 Corinthians 12:10,28
To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: …

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Acts 2
1. The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, and speaking various languages,
12. are admired by some, and derided by others;
14. whom Peter disproves;
37. he baptizes a great number who were converted;
41. who afterwards devoutly and charitably converse together;
43. the apostles working many miracles,
46. and God daily increasing his church.












In the last days, God says,
This phrase refers to the eschatological period that began with the first coming of Christ and continues until His return. The "last days" are a time of fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, as seen in Joel 2:28-32, which Peter quotes in Acts 2. This period is characterized by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the establishment of the New Covenant. The term "last days" is also used in Hebrews 1:2 to describe the time when God has spoken to us by His Son.

I will pour out My Spirit on all people.
The promise of the Holy Spirit being poured out signifies a new era of accessibility to God's presence and power, not limited to specific individuals like prophets, priests, or kings, as in the Old Testament. This democratization of the Spirit is a fulfillment of Joel's prophecy and is evident at Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descends on the believers. The phrase "all people" indicates the inclusivity of this promise, transcending ethnic, gender, and social barriers, as seen in Galatians 3:28.

Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
This indicates that the gift of prophecy, once reserved for select individuals, will be widespread among God's people, including both genders. This is a radical departure from the cultural norms of the time, where women were often excluded from religious leadership roles. The inclusion of daughters highlights the breaking down of gender barriers in the New Covenant community. Prophecy here involves speaking forth God's truth and revelation, as seen in 1 Corinthians 14:1.

your young men will see visions,
Visions are a means by which God communicates His will and guidance, often providing insight into His plans and purposes. The mention of "young men" suggests that the younger generation will be active participants in receiving divine revelation. This aligns with biblical instances where God uses visions to direct His people, such as in the case of Joseph in Genesis 37 and Daniel in Daniel 7.

your old men will dream dreams.
Dreams, like visions, are a method of divine communication, often used to reveal God's plans or provide warnings. The inclusion of "old men" emphasizes that age is not a barrier to receiving God's revelation. This reflects the biblical tradition of God speaking through dreams, as seen with Jacob in Genesis 28 and Solomon in 1 Kings 3. The mention of both young and old receiving revelation underscores the comprehensive nature of the Spirit's work in the community of believers.

Persons / Places / Events
1. God
The divine speaker in this prophecy, emphasizing His sovereign will and the fulfillment of His promises.

2. The Last Days
A period initiated by the coming of Christ and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, marking the beginning of the end times.

3. The Holy Spirit
The third person of the Trinity, whose outpouring signifies God's presence and empowerment for His people.

4. Sons and Daughters
Represents all believers, indicating the inclusivity of God's promise across gender and age.

5. Peter's Sermon at Pentecost
The event where Peter quotes this prophecy from Joel to explain the miraculous events occurring as the Holy Spirit descends on the believers.
Teaching Points
The Universality of the Spirit's Outpouring
God's promise to pour out His Spirit on "all people" signifies the breaking down of barriers, inviting all believers to participate in His work.

Empowerment for Ministry
The gifts of prophecy, visions, and dreams are given for the edification of the church and the advancement of God's kingdom.

Living in the Last Days
Believers are called to be vigilant and active, recognizing the significance of living in the "last days" and the urgency of sharing the Gospel.

The Role of the Holy Spirit
Understanding the Holy Spirit's role in guiding, teaching, and empowering believers is crucial for effective Christian living.

Intergenerational Ministry
The inclusion of sons, daughters, young, and old highlights the importance of all generations working together in the body of Christ.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 2:17?

2. How can we recognize God's Spirit being poured out in today's world?

3. What does "your sons and daughters will prophesy" mean for family roles?

4. How does Acts 2:17 connect with Joel's prophecy in Joel 2:28?

5. How should young and old believers respond to visions and dreams today?

6. How can we prepare for the fulfillment of Acts 2:17 in our lives?

7. How does Acts 2:17 relate to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy?

8. What does "pour out My Spirit" mean in Acts 2:17?

9. How does Acts 2:17 challenge traditional views on prophecy and revelation?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 2?

11. What is the Pneumatomachian belief about the Holy Spirit?

12. Does God communicate with people through visions today?

13. Are Muslims experiencing dreams and visions of Jesus?

14. Will there be a major revival during the end times?
What Does Acts 2:17 Mean
In the last days

- Peter identifies Pentecost as the beginning of “the last days,” the era stretching from Christ’s first coming to His return (Hebrews 1:2; 1 John 2:18).

- These days are marked by grace, urgency, and opportunity—“terrible times” for the world (2 Timothy 3:1) yet Spirit-empowered times for the church.

- Joel’s prophecy (Joel 2:28-29) is no longer future speculation; it has broken into present reality.


God says, I will pour out My Spirit

- The promise comes straight from God’s mouth, guaranteeing its certainty (Numbers 23:19).

- “Pour out” pictures lavish generosity, not a trickle—fulfilled first in Acts 2:1-4 when “they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.”

- The Spirit’s ministry includes power to witness (Acts 1:8), inner transformation (Ezekiel 36:27), and ongoing renewal (Titus 3:5-6).

- What began at Pentecost continues: “Be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18).


on all people

- No ethnic, social, or gender barriers remain (Galatians 3:28; 1 Corinthians 12:13).

- Cornelius’s household proved it (Acts 10:44-48), and Gentile believers ever since confirm it.

- The universality does not erase distinctions but brings every group into equal access and usefulness.


Your sons and daughters will prophesy

- God’s voice is no longer restricted to a select few (Numbers 11:29).

- Examples abound: Philip’s four daughters “who prophesied” (Acts 21:9); the early church encouraged, “eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially prophecy” (1 Corinthians 14:1).

- Prophecy here is Spirit-prompted speech that builds up, directs, and sometimes foretells—always in harmony with Scripture (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21).


your young men will see visions

- Visions are Spirit-given pictures or scenes that convey God’s message (Numbers 12:6).

- Saul of Tarsus received direction through Ananias’s vision (Acts 9:10-12); Peter’s rooftop vision opened the door to the Gentiles (Acts 10:9-16).

- Youthful energy pairs with fresh revelation, fueling mission and courage.


your old men will dream dreams

- Far from sidelining seniors, the Spirit engages them with night-season revelation.

- Think of Jacob (Genesis 46:2-4), Solomon (1 Kings 3:5-15), Daniel (Daniel 7:1) and Joseph receiving angelic warnings (Matthew 2:13).

- Dreams assure older believers that their experience and wisdom remain vital for God’s purposes.


summary

Acts 2:17 announces that the age of the Spirit has dawned. From Pentecost onward, God lavishly and literally fulfills Joel’s promise. Every believer—young or old, male or female, Jew or Gentile—may receive the Spirit’s fullness, speak His words, and participate in His visionary, prophetic work until Christ returns.

(17) It shall come to pass in the last days.--The prophecy of Joel takes its place, with the exception, perhaps, of Hosea, as the oldest of the prophetic books of the Old Testament. The people were suffering from one of the locust-plagues of the East and its consequent famine. The prophet calls them to repentance, and promises this gift of the Spirit as the great blessing of a far-off future. He had been taught that no true knowledge of God comes but through that Spirit. So Elisha prayed that a double portion (i.e., the eldest son's inheritance) of the Spirit which God had given to Elijah might rest upon him (2Kings 2:9).

Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy.--The Old Testament use of the word, in its wider generic sense, as, e.g., in the case of Saul, 1Samuel 10:10; 1Samuel 19:20-24, covered phenomena analogous to the gift of tongues as well as that of prophecy in the New Testament sense. The words imply that women as well as men had been filled with the Spirit, and had spoken with the "tongues."

Your young men shall see visions.--The "visions," implying the full activity of spiritual power, are thought of as belonging to the younger prophets. In the calmer state of more advanced age, wisdom came, as in the speech of Elihu, "in a dream, in visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men" (Job 33:15).

Verse 17. - Be for come to pass, A.V.; pour forth for pour out, A.V. In the last days. This does not agree with either the Hebrew or the LXX. in the existing texts, where we read merely afterwards (אַהְרֵי כֵן μετὰ ταῦτα The phrase, "in the last days," which occurs in Isaiah 2:2 and elsewhere, denotes the days of Messiah. St. Peter is perhaps expounding the passage as relating to the days of Messiah; or בְ אַחְֲרִית הַיָמִים may have been another reading. Saith God is no part of Joel's prophecy, but Peter's words. Your young men shall see visions, etc. The order of this and the following clause is inverted. In the Hebrew and LXX. the old men are mentioned first.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
‘In
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
ταῖς (tais)
Article - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

last
ἐσχάταις (eschatais)
Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2078: Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final.

days,
ἡμέραις (hēmerais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

God
Θεός (Theos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

says,
λέγει (legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

I will pour out
ἐκχεῶ (ekcheō)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1632: Or ekchuno ek-khoo'-no from ek and cheo; to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow.

My
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

Spirit
Πνεύματός (Pneumatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

on
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

all
πᾶσαν (pasan)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

people;
σάρκα (sarka)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4561: Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred.

your
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

sons
υἱοὶ (huioi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

daughters
θυγατέρες (thygateres)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2364: Apparently a primary word; a female child, or descendant.

will prophesy,
προφητεύσουσιν (prophēteusousin)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4395: From prophetes; to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office.

your
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

young men
νεανίσκοι (neaniskoi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3495: A young man, youth, an attendant. From the same as neanias; a youth.

will see
ὄψονται (opsontai)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

visions,
ὁράσεις (horaseis)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3706: A sight, vision, appearance. From horao; the act of gazing, i.e. an aspect or an inspired appearance.

your
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

old men
πρεσβύτεροι (presbyteroi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural - Comparative
Strong's 4245: Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'.

will dream
ἐνυπνιασθήσονται (enypniasthēsontai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1797: To dream (see visions) in my sleep. Middle voice from enupnion; to dream.

dreams.
ἐνυπνίοις (enypniois)
Noun - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1798: A dream, vision. From en and hupnos; something seen in sleep, i.e. A dream.


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