What is the meaning of Acts 21:40?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Having received permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. A great hush came over the crowd, and he addressed them in Hebrew:

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When he had given him permission, Paul, standing on the stairs, beckoned with his hand to the people. When there was a great silence, he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, saying,

World English Bible (WEB)

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Strong's King James

(40) Now when he'd given permission, Paul stood upon the stairs motioning to the people with his hand and a great hushed silence happened. He spoke to them in the Hebrew-Aramaic dialect, saying...

The F.O.G*

[40] Receiving permission, Paul stood on the steps. When he motioned with his hand, a dramatic silence fell over the crowd. He began addressing them in Aramaic, their heart language, ready to share his testimony of God's transforming grace.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

And he having given him leave, Paul having stood upon the stairs, did beckon with the hand to the people, and there having been a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew dialect, saying:

Young's Literal Translation