Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. New Living Translation Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. English Standard Version And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Berean Standard Bible Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Berean Literal Bible And suddenly a sound like a violent rushing wind came out of heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. King James Bible And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. New King James Version And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. New American Standard Bible And suddenly a noise like a violent rushing wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. NASB 1995 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. NASB 1977 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent, rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Legacy Standard Bible And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Amplified Bible and suddenly a sound came from heaven like a rushing violent wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Christian Standard Bible Suddenly a sound like that of a violent rushing wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were staying. Holman Christian Standard Bible Suddenly a sound like that of a violent rushing wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were staying. American Standard Version And suddenly there came from heaven a sound as of the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Contemporary English Version Suddenly there was a noise from heaven like the sound of a mighty wind! It filled the house where they were meeting. English Revised Version And suddenly there came from heaven a sound as of the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. GOD'S WORD® Translation Suddenly, a sound like a violently blowing wind came from the sky and filled the whole house where they were staying. Good News Translation Suddenly there was a noise from the sky which sounded like a strong wind blowing, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. International Standard Version Suddenly, a sound like the roar of a mighty windstorm came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Majority Standard Bible Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. NET Bible Suddenly a sound like a violent wind blowing came from heaven and filled the entire house where they were sitting. New Heart English Bible Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Webster's Bible Translation And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Weymouth New Testament when suddenly there came from the sky a sound as of a strong rushing blast of wind. This filled the whole house where they were sitting; World English Bible Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand there came suddenly out of the sky a sound as of a violent rushing wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting, Berean Literal Bible And suddenly a sound like a violent rushing wind came out of heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Young's Literal Translation and there came suddenly out of the heaven a sound as of a bearing violent breath, and it filled all the house where they were sitting, Smith's Literal Translation And suddenly was a sound from heaven as of a wind moving violently, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Catholic Public Domain Version And suddenly, there came a sound from heaven, like that of a wind approaching violently, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. New American Bible And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. New Revised Standard Version And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSuddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Suddenly there was from Heaven a sound like a mighty wind and the whole place in which they were sitting was filled with it. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd suddenly there came from heaven a sound as of a rushing, violent wind, and it filled the whole house in which they were sitting. Godbey New Testament And suddenly there was a sound from heaven as of a mighty, rushing wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Haweis New Testament And there came suddenly from heaven a sound as it were of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Mace New Testament when all of a sudden there came a sound from heaven, like that of an impetuous wind, which filled all the house where they were. Weymouth New Testament when suddenly there came from the sky a sound as of a strong rushing blast of wind. This filled the whole house where they were sitting; Worrell New Testament and suddenly there came out of Heaven a sound, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Worsley New Testament And suddenly there was a sound from heaven as of a strong rushing wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Holy Spirit at Pentecost1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.… Cross References Exodus 19:18 Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. 1 Kings 19:11-12 Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. Ezekiel 37:9-10 Then He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and tell the breath that this is what the Lord GOD says: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe into these slain, so that they may live!” / So I prophesied as He had commanded me, and the breath entered them, and they came to life and stood on their feet—a vast army. John 3:8 The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” Genesis 1:2 Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. 2 Samuel 22:16 The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of His nostrils. Job 38:1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: Isaiah 66:15 For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. Psalm 104:4 He makes the winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants. Ezekiel 1:4 I looked and saw a whirlwind coming from the north, a great cloud with fire flashing back and forth and brilliant light all around it. In the center of the fire was a gleam like amber, Matthew 3:11 I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Luke 3:16 John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. John 20:22 When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Acts 4:31 After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. 1 Corinthians 2:4 My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, Treasury of Scripture And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. suddenly. Acts 16:25,26 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them… Isaiah 65:24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. Malachi 3:1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts. as. 1 Kings 19:11 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake: Psalm 18:10 And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind. Song of Solomon 4:16 Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits. it. Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. Jump to Previous Bearing Blast Blowing Breath Filled Full Heaven House Impetuous Mighty Noise Rush Rushing Sitting Sky Sound Strong Suddenly Violent Whole WindJump to Next Bearing Blast Blowing Breath Filled Full Heaven House Impetuous Mighty Noise Rush Rushing Sitting Sky Sound Strong Suddenly Violent Whole WindActs 2 1. The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, and speaking various languages, 12. are admired by some, and derided by others; 14. whom Peter disproves; 37. he baptizes a great number who were converted; 41. who afterwards devoutly and charitably converse together; 43. the apostles working many miracles, 46. and God daily increasing his church. Suddenly The word "suddenly" in Acts 2:2 captures the unexpected and immediate nature of the event. In the Greek, the term used is "ἐξαίφνης" (exaiphnes), which conveys a sense of abruptness and surprise. This sudden occurrence underscores the divine initiative and the fulfillment of Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit. It reminds believers that God's actions can be swift and transformative, often arriving when least anticipated, emphasizing the need for readiness and faith. a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Suddenlyἄφνω (aphnō) Adverb Strong's 869: Suddenly. Adverb from aphanes; unawares, i.e. Unexpectedly. a sound ἦχος (ēchos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 2279: (a) a sound, noise, (b) a rumor, report. Of uncertain affinity; a loud or confused noise, i.e. Roar; figuratively, a rumor. like ὥσπερ (hōsper) Adverb Strong's 5618: Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like. a mighty βιαίας (biaias) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 972: Strong, violent. From bia; violent. rushing φερομένης (pheromenēs) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 5342: To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb. wind πνοῆς (pnoēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4157: (a) breath, (b) gust, breeze, wind. From pneo; respiration, a breeze. came ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. heaven οὐρανοῦ (ouranou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. filled ἐπλήρωσεν (eplērōsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4137: From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. whole ὅλον (holon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3650: All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb. house οἶκον (oikon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family. where οὗ (hou) Adverb Strong's 3757: Where, whither, when, in what place. Genitive case of hos as adverb; at which place, i.e. Where. they were ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. sitting. καθήμενοι (kathēmenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2521: To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside. 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