Acts 12:22
And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!”
Berean Standard Bible
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
21On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.
Cross References
Psalms 12:2They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.
Daniel 11:12When the army is carried off, the king of the South will be proud in heart and will cast down tens of thousands, but he will not triumph.
Jude 1:16These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.
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 →