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Acts 12:22

And the people cried out, A god's voice and not a man's.

Darby Translation

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

21And on a set day, clothed in royal apparel and sitting on the elevated seat [of honour], Herod made a public oration to them.

23And immediately an angel of [the] Lord smote him, because he did not give the glory to God, and he expired, eaten of worms.

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Cross References

Psalms 12:2They speak falsehood every one with his neighbour: [with] flattering lip, with a double heart, do they speak.

Daniel 11:12And when the multitude shall have been taken away, his heart shall be exalted; and he shall cast down myriads; but he shall not prevail.

Jude 1:16These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their lusts; and their mouth speaks swelling words, admiring persons for the sake of profit.

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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