Acts 12:22

The people kept shouting, “The voice of a god and not of a man!”

Text-Critical English NT

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 an appointed day Herod dressed himself in royal clothing, sat down on the platform, and made a speech to them.

23Immediately an angel of the Lord struck Herod down because he did not give glory to God, and he was eaten by worms and breathed his last breath.

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Cross References

Jude 1:16These men are grumblers and complainers, walking according to their own lusts. They speak bombastic words with their mouths, flattering 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 →

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