Acts 9:33

Aeneas. Gr. Aineias, an old Greek name, not to be confused with that of the famous hero of Troy, Aineias. In Josephus (Antiquities xiv. 10.22 [248]) the name is used of a Jew, so this man could well have been a Hellenistic Jew (see on ch. 6:1). We are not told that he was a disciple, but it may be inferred that he was among “the saints.” The care with which Luke records that Aeneas had been eight years a bedridden paralytic, may reflect professional exactness (cf. Luke 13:11; Acts 3:2; 4:22; 14:8). For exhibits of Luke’s interest in medical matters see on Acts 3:7; 9:18; 28:8. For the significance of the word “palsy” see on Matt. 4:24; Mark 2:3. No doubt could be cast upon the miraculous nature of this man’s cure.