Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But when they realized he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” New Living Translation But when the crowd realized he was a Jew, they started shouting again and kept it up for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians! Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” English Standard Version But when they recognized that he was a Jew, for about two hours they all cried out with one voice, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” Berean Standard Bible But when they realized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” Berean Literal Bible But having recognized that he is a Jew, there was one cry from all, ongoing about two hours, crying out, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians." King James Bible But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. New King James Version But when they found out that he was a Jew, all with one voice cried out for about two hours, “Great is Diana of the Ephesians!” New American Standard Bible But when they recognized that he was a Jew, a single outcry arose from them all as they shouted for about two hours, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” NASB 1995 But when they recognized that he was a Jew, a single outcry arose from them all as they shouted for about two hours, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” NASB 1977 But when they recognized that he was a Jew, a single outcry arose from them all as they shouted for about two hours, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” Legacy Standard Bible But when they recognized that he was a Jew, a single cry arose from them all as they shouted for about two hours, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” Amplified Bible But when they realized that he was a Jew, a single outcry went up from the crowd as they shouted for about two hours, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” Christian Standard Bible But when they recognized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible But when they recognized that he was a Jew, a united cry went up from all of them for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” American Standard Version But when they perceived that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. Contemporary English Version But when the crowd saw that he was Jewish, they all shouted for two hours, "Great is Artemis, the goddess of the Ephesians!" English Revised Version But when they perceived that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. GOD'S WORD® Translation But when they recognized that Alexander was a Jew, everyone started to shout in unison, "Artemis of the Ephesians is great!" They kept doing this for about two hours. Good News Translation But when they recognized that he was a Jew, they all shouted together the same thing for two hours: "Great is Artemis of Ephesus!" International Standard Version But when they found out that he was a Jew, they all started to shout in unison for about two hours, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!" Majority Standard Bible But when they realized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” NET Bible But when they recognized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!" for about two hours. New Heart English Bible But when they perceived that he was a Jew, all with one voice for a time of about two hours shouted, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians." Webster's Bible Translation But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. Weymouth New Testament No sooner, however, did they see that he was a Jew, than there arose from them all one roar of shouting, lasting about two hours. "Great is the Ephesian Diana," they said. World English Bible But when they perceived that he was a Jew, all with one voice for a time of about two hours cried out, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having known that he is a Jew, one voice came out of all, for about two hours, crying, “Great [is] the Artemis of the Ephesians!” Berean Literal Bible But having recognized that he is a Jew, there was one cry from all, ongoing about two hours, crying out, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians." Young's Literal Translation and having known that he is a Jew, one voice came out of all, for about two hours, crying, 'Great is the Artemis of the Ephesians!' Smith's Literal Translation And having known that he is a Jew, there was one voice from all crying for about two hours, Great the Diana of the Ephesians. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut as soon as they perceived him to be a Jew, all with one voice, for the space of about two hours, cried out: Great is Diana of the Ephesians. Catholic Public Domain Version But as soon as they realized him to be a Jew, all with one voice, for about two hours, were crying out, “Great is Diana of the Ephesians!” New American Bible But when they recognized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison, for about two hours, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” New Revised Standard Version But when they recognized that he was a Jew, for about two hours all of them shouted in unison, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut when they knew he was a Jew, all of them cried out with one voice for about two hours, Great is Ar’te-mis of the E-phe’si-ans. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And when they knew that he was a Jew, they all shouted with one voice for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut perceiving that he was a Jew, they all cried out, with one voice, for about two hours: Great is Diana of the Ephesians. Godbey New Testament But recognizing that he is a Jew, there was one voice from all crying out about two hours, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. Haweis New Testament But when they knew he was a Jew, one shout burst from all, crying for about the space of two hours, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. Mace New Testament but when they knew he was a Jew, they cry'd out one and all for the space of two hours, "great is Diana of the Ephesians." Weymouth New Testament No sooner, however, did they see that he was a Jew, than there arose from them all one roar of shouting, lasting about two hours. "Great is the Ephesian Diana," they said. Worrell New Testament But, when they perceived that he was a Jew, one voice arose from all, crying aloud for about two hours, "Great is Diana of the Ephesians!" Worsley New Testament But when they knew that he was a Jew, they all cried out with one voice, for near two hours, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Riot in Ephesus…33The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people. 34But when they realized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” 35Finally the city clerk quieted the crowd and declared, “Men of Ephesus, doesn’t everyone know that the city of Ephesus is guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell from heaven?… Cross References 1 Kings 18:26-29 And they took the bull that was given them, prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon, shouting, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no sound, and no one answered as they leaped around the altar they had made. / At noon Elijah began to taunt them, saying, “Shout louder, for he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or occupied, or on a journey. Perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened!” / So they shouted louder and cut themselves with knives and lances, as was their custom, until the blood gushed over them. ... Isaiah 44:13-20 The woodworker extends a measuring line; he marks it out with a stylus; he shapes it with chisels and outlines it with a compass. He fashions it in the likeness of man, like man in all his glory, that it may dwell in a shrine. / He cuts down cedars or retrieves a cypress or oak. He lets it grow strong among the trees of the forest. He plants a laurel, and the rain makes it grow. / It serves as fuel for man. He takes some of it to warm himself, and he kindles a fire and bakes his bread. He also fashions it into a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to it. ... Jeremiah 10:3-5 For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut down a tree from the forest; it is shaped with a chisel by the hands of a craftsman. / They adorn it with silver and gold and fasten it with hammer and nails, so that it will not totter. / Like scarecrows in a cucumber patch, their idols cannot speak. They must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them, for they can do no harm, and neither can they do any good.” 1 Corinthians 8:5-6 For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. 1 Corinthians 10:20-21 No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons. / You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too. 1 Thessalonians 1:9 For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God Revelation 9:20 Now the rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the works of their hands. They did not stop worshiping demons and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood, which cannot see or hear or walk. Exodus 32:1-6 Now when the people saw that Moses was delayed in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this Moses who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has happened to him!” / So Aaron told them, “Take off the gold earrings that are on your wives and sons and daughters, and bring them to me.” / Then all the people took off their gold earrings and brought them to Aaron. ... Deuteronomy 4:28 And there you will serve man-made gods of wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or eat or smell. Psalm 115:4-8 Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell; ... Psalm 135:15-18 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths. ... Isaiah 46:6-7 They pour out their bags of gold and weigh out silver on scales; they hire a goldsmith to fashion it into a god, so they can bow down and worship. / They lift it to their shoulder and carry it along; they set it in its place, and there it stands, not budging from that spot. They cry out to it, but it does not answer; it saves no one from his troubles. Jeremiah 2:28 But where are the gods you made for yourselves? Let them rise up in your time of trouble and save you if they can; for your gods are as numerous as your cities, O Judah. Jeremiah 16:20 Can man make gods for himself? Such are not gods!” Daniel 3:4-7 Then the herald loudly proclaimed, “O people of every nation and language, this is what you are commanded: / As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. / And whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.” ... Treasury of Scripture But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. they knew. Acts 19:26 Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands: Acts 16:20 And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, Romans 2:22 Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? all. 1 Kings 18:26 And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made. Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Great. Acts 19:28 And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. Revelation 13:4 And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him? Jump to Previous Artemis Ar'temis Cried Cry Crying Diana Ephesian Ephesians Ephesus Great Hours However Jew Lasting Outcry Perceived Realized Recognising Recognized Roar Shouted Shouting Single Sooner Space Time VoiceJump to Next Artemis Ar'temis Cried Cry Crying Diana Ephesian Ephesians Ephesus Great Hours However Jew Lasting Outcry Perceived Realized Recognising Recognized Roar Shouted Shouting Single Sooner Space Time VoiceActs 19 1. The Holy Spirit is given by Paul's hands.8. The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles. 13. The Jewish exorcists, 16. are beaten by a man who had an evil spirit. 19. Conjuring books are burnt. 21. Demetrius, for love of gain, raises an uproar against Paul; 35. which is appeased by the town clerk. But when they realized he was a Jew This phrase highlights the deep-seated cultural and religious tensions present in Ephesus during the time of Paul. The term "Jew" here is significant, as it reflects the identity and religious background of the individual in question, likely Alexander, who was trying to make a defense. The Greek word for Jew, "Ἰουδαῖος" (Ioudaios), indicates not just ethnicity but also a distinct religious identity that was often at odds with the polytheistic practices of the surrounding cultures. Historically, Jews were often viewed with suspicion by Gentile populations due to their monotheistic beliefs and distinct customs, which set them apart from the prevailing pagan practices. they all shouted in unison for about two hours Great is Artemis of the Ephesians! Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. when they realized ἐπιγνόντες (epignontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1921: From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. he was ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a Jew, Ἰουδαῖός (Ioudaios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2453: Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. they all shouted in unison φωνὴ (phōnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. for ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. about ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. hours: ὥρας (hōras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 5610: Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'. “Great [is] Μεγάλη (Megalē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense. Artemis Ἄρτεμις (Artemis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 735: Probably from the same as artemon; prompt; Artemis, the name of a Grecian goddess borrowed by the Asiatics for one of their deities. of [the] Ephesians!” Ἐφεσίων (Ephesiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 2180: Ephesian, of Ephesus. From Ephesos; an Ephesian or inhabitant of Ephesus. Links Acts 19:34 NIVActs 19:34 NLT Acts 19:34 ESV Acts 19:34 NASB Acts 19:34 KJV Acts 19:34 BibleApps.com Acts 19:34 Biblia Paralela Acts 19:34 Chinese Bible Acts 19:34 French Bible Acts 19:34 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 19:34 But when they perceived that he was (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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