Bible Commentary

And the people gave a shout, [saying, It is] the voice of a god, and not of a man. And the people gave a shout – A loud applause. It is the voice of a god … – It is not probable that the Jews joined in this acclamation, but that it was made by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:22”

And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. 21. And upon a set day ] The day was one appointed (as Josephus tells us) for holding a festival on which to make vows for Csar’s safety. Herod, arrayed (having arrayed himself) in royal … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:21”

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.] 20 25. Death of Herod Agrippa I. Growth of the Church 20. And Herod was highly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:20”

And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that [they] should be put to death. And he went down from Judea to Caesarea, and [there] abode. 19. commanded that they should be put to death ] The Greek is literally, “commanded that they should be led … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:19”

Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. 18. stir among the soldiers ] For the guards who had been chained to the prisoner would discover as soon as they awoke, that he had escaped from between them, and they would know that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:18”

But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go show these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place. 17. the Lord had brought him out of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:17”

But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened [the door,] and saw him, they were astonished. Were astonished – They were now convinced that it was Peter, and they were amazed that he had been rescued. As yet they were of course ignorant of the manner in which it was done. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:16”

And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. 15. she constantly affirmed ] i.e. confidently, with determination; which was the old meaning of the word in the A. V. Cp. Frith, Workes, Life, fol. 3, “he so constantly defended … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:15”

And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. 14. And when she knew Peter’s voice ] We know that his speech was the cause of his being recognized on a previous occasion (Mat 26:73). she opened not the gate … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:14”

And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. 13 19. Surprise of the brethren, and anger of Herod 13. at the door of the gate ] The first named is the wicket which was opened for anyone’s admission; the second is the porch into which admission … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:13”