unfoldingWord_en_tn/act/07/57.md

515 B

council

This was the most important Jewish Council, which was called the Sanhedrin.

stopped their ears

They covered their ears so that they would not hear any more of what Stephen was saying.

They threw him out of the city

"The council members seized Stephen and forcefully took him out of the city"

outer clothes

these are cloaks or robes one would wear outside to stay warm, similar in function to a jacket or coat.

at the feet

"in front of" for the purpose of guarding them