# covered their ears

"put their hands on their ears." They did this to show that they did not want to hear any more of what Stephen said. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])

# They dragged him out of the city

"They seized Stephen and forcefully took him out of the city"

# outer clothing

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

# at the feet

"in front of." They were placed there so Saul could watch them.

# a young man

Saul was probably around 30 years old at the time.

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/council]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/stone]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/witness]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/paul]]