Acts 12:22

And thereupon the people shouted, 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

21And on a day appointed, Herod, having arrayed himself in royal apparel, and taken his seat on the throne, made a speech to them.

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

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Cross References

Psalms 12:2They speak falsehood one to another; With flattering lips, with a double heart, do they speak.

Daniel 11:12And the multitude shall be elated, and his heart shall be lifted up, and he shall cast down tens of thousands; but he shall not be strong.

Jude 1:16These are murmurers, complaining of their lot, walking according to their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words; admiring men's 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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