Acts 12:22

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

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

21Then, on the appointed day, Herod was clothed in kingly apparel, and he sat in the judgment seat, and he gave a speech to them.

23And immediately, an Angel of the Lord struck him down, because he had not given honor to God. And having been consumed by worms, he expired.

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Cross References

Psalms 12:2How long can I take counsel in my soul, sorrowing in my heart throughout the day?

Daniel 11:12And he will seize a multitude, and his heart will be exalted, and he will cast down many thousands, but he will not prevail.

Jude 1:16These ones are complaining murmurers, walking according to their own desires. And their mouth is speaking arrogance, admiring persons for the sake of gain.

Matthew Henry on Acts 12:21-25

The Death of Herod. 20 And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country. 21 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. 23 And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave… Read the whole commentary →

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