Acts 12:22

And thereupon the people shouted: The voice of a god, and not of a man!

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made a speech to them.

23And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not glory to God; and he was eaten by worms, and expired.

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Cross References

Jude 1:16These are murmurers, complaining of their lot, walking according to their lusts; and their mouth speaks swelling words; having respect to 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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