Acts 12:22

The people kept shouting: “It is the voice of God, and not of a man!”

Twentieth Century 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

21On an appointed day Herod, wearing his state-robes, seated himself on his throne, and delivered an oration.

23Instantly an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give God the glory; and he was attacked with worms, and died.

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Cross References

Jude 1:16These men are always murmuring, and complaining of their lot; they follow where their passions lead them; they have arrogant words upon their lips; and they flatter men for the sake of what they can get from them.

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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