Acts 12:22

And the people gave a shout, saying, It is 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 upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal robes, sat upon his throne, and made an oration to them.

23Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give God the glory: and he was eaten by worms, and died.

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Cross References

Jude 1:16These are grumblers, complainers, following after their own lusts; and their mouths speak great swelling words, flattering people to gain an 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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