Acts 12:22

Translations

Modern

And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!”

Traditional

And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

Literal

And the people were crying out, “The voice of a god and not of a man!”

Latin

Populus autem acclamabat: Dei voces, et non hominis.

Original

Greek

English

And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!”

Notes

Acts 12:18–23

When Peter was missing after a thorough search, Herod questioned the guards and executed them (see 16:27). However, Herod himself then experienced a painful death. God punished him for his pride when he accepted the people's worship. The ancient Jewish historian Josephus provides more details about the death of Herod Agrippa I (Josephus, Antiquities 19.8.1–2).

Theme notes and profiles

Herod Agrippa I Simon Peter The Lord of Nations

Events

Herod diesc. AD 45

Related verses

Acts 14:10–13
In a loud voice Paul called out, “Stand up on your feet!” And the man jumped up and began to walk.
Jude 1:16
These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.
Revelation 13:4
They worshiped the dragon who had given authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can wage war against it?”
Psalm 12:2
They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.
Daniel 6:7
All the royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers, and governors have agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce a decree that for thirty days anyone who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blastus Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Claudius Disease of Bowels First Jewish Revolt Herod, Herodian Family Judaism Letter to the Galatians Persecution Peter, the Apostle Pride

Topics

Caesarea: The Home of Herod Diplomacy: The People of Tyre and Sidon, in Securing the Favor of Herod (Agrippa I) Flattery by Tyrians Flattery: People of Tyre Happiness of the Wicked: Herod Herod: Son of Aristobulus (Herod Agrippa I) Jerusalem: Roman Rulers Who Resided in Herod (Herod Agrippa I) Pride: Herod Self-Exaltation: Herod Agrippa I, when Deified by the People Sidon: A City on the Northern Boundary of the Canaanites: Inhabitants of, offend Herod Agrippa I The Happiness of the Wicked is Derived From: Popular Applause The Happiness of the Wicked: Herod Tyre: City of The Hostility of Herod Agrippa I Toward

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