Acts 12:22

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!”

American Standard Version (1901)

And the people shouted, saying, The voice of a god, and not of a man.

Bible in Basic English

And the people, with loud cries, said, It is the voice of a god, not of a man.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the people made acclamation, saying: It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

Free Bible Version

The audience shouted in response, “This is the voice of a god, not that of a man!”

Geneva Bible 1599

And the people gaue a shoute, saying, The voyce of God, and not of man.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

Plain English Version

They all wanted to make him happy so they shouted, “This is not a man talking. He is a god.”

Translation for Translators

Those who were listening to him shouted repeatedly, “This man who is speaking is a god, not a man!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

The people shouted, “This is the voice of a god, not of a man!”

Noah Webster Bible

And the people gave a shout, saying , It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

and the populace were shouting, 'The voice of a god, and not of a man;'

Context

The Death of Herod

²¹On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.²²And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!”

Summary

Acts 12:22 recounts the tragic fate of King Herod Agrippa I, who was struck down by God for accepting the people's blasphemous praise as if he were a god. This event serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of pride and the danger of seeking glory that belongs to God alone. It underscores the importance of humility and giving glory to God in all things, as well as the swift judgment that can come upon those who exalt themselves above the Creator.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

the people gave a shout, &c.--JOSEPHUS' account of his death is remarkably similar to this [Antiquities, 19.8.2]. Several cases of such deaths occur in history. Thus was this wretched man nearer his end than he of whom he had thought to make a public spectacle.

Acts 12:22

The Death of Herod

²¹On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.²²And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!”