Acts 12:22

And the multitude was crying out, Hinei, the kol of a g-d and not of an ish!

Orthodox Jewish 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

21Now on the appointed day, Herod, having clothed himself with royal malbush (clothing) and having sat down on the kes hamishpat, was delivering a public address to them.

23Immediately, a malach Adonoi struck him, because he did not give the kavod to Hashem. And, having become eaten with worms, Herod died. + 12:23 1Sm 25:38; 2Sm 24:16,17; 2Kgs 19:35

Read all of Acts 12

Cross References

Psalms 12:2Help, Hashem; for the chasid is no more; 1 for the emunim (faithful ones) vanish from among Bnei Adam. 1

Daniel 11:12And the multitude shall be carried away; his lev shall be lifted up; and he shall cause thousands to fall, but will not be strong.

Jude 1:16These [men] are malcontents and fault-finders, walking according to their ta'avot (lusts); their mouth speaks arrogant things, flattering for the tzil (purpose) of financial 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Acts 12:22