Acts 12:22

And the populace shouted, It is the voice of a god, and not a man.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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

21Then on a day appointed, Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, and seated on his throne, made an harangue unto them.

23But instantly the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not the glory to God: and being devoured with worms, he expired.

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Cross References

Jude 1:16These men are murmurers, complainers at their lot in life, walking after their own corrupt passions; and their mouth utters hyperbolically pompous expressions, pretending high personal admiration, in order to make their 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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