Acts 12:22

and the populace were shouting, “The voice of a god, and not of a man!”

Literal Standard Version

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 having clothed himself in kingly clothing, and having sat down on the judgment seat, was making an oration to them,

23And immediately a messenger of the LORD struck him in return for that he did not give the glory to God, and having been eaten of worms, he expired.

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Cross References

Psalms 12:2They each speak vanity with his neighbor, || Lip of flattery! With heart and heart they speak.

Daniel 11:12and he has carried away the multitude, his heart is high, and he has caused myriads to fall, and he does not become strong.

Jude 1:16These are discontented grumblers, walking according to their own lusts; and their mouth speaks swollen words, giving admiration 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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