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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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 apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration to them.

23And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten by worms, and died.

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Cross References

Psalms 12:2They speak vanity every one with his neighbor: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.

Daniel 11:12And when he hath taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted up; and he shall cast down many ten thousands: but he shall not be strengthened by it .

Jude 1:16These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words , having men's persons in admiration because of 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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