Acts 2:30
New International Version
But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne.

New Living Translation
But he was a prophet, and he knew God had promised with an oath that one of David’s own descendants would sit on his throne.

English Standard Version
Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne,

Berean Standard Bible
But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.

Berean Literal Bible
being therefore a prophet and knowing that God swore to him with an oath to set out of the fruit of his loins upon his throne.

King James Bible
Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

New King James Version
Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, He would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne,

New American Standard Bible
So because he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn to him with an oath to seat one of his descendants on his throne,

NASB 1995
“And so, because he was a prophet and knew that GOD HAD SWORN TO HIM WITH AN OATH TO SEAT one OF HIS DESCENDANTS ON HIS THRONE,

NASB 1977
“And so, because he was a prophet, and knew that GOD HAD SWORN TO HIM WITH AN OATH TO SEAT one OF HIS DESCENDANTS UPON HIS THRONE,

Legacy Standard Bible
And so, because he was a prophet and knew that GOD HAD SWORN TO HIM WITH AN OATH TO SET one OF THE FRUIT OF HIS BODY ON HIS THRONE,

Amplified Bible
And so, being a prophet and knowing fully that GOD HAD SWORN TO HIM WITH AN OATH THAT HE WOULD SEAT one OF HIS DESCENDANTS ON HIS THRONE,

Christian Standard Bible
Since he was a prophet, he knew that God had sworn an oath to him to seat one of his descendants on his throne.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Since he was a prophet, he knew that God had sworn an oath to him to seat one of his descendants on his throne.

American Standard Version
Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins he would set one upon his throne;

Contemporary English Version
But David was a prophet, and he knew that God had made a promise he would not break. He had told David someone from his own family would someday be king.

English Revised Version
Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins he would set one upon his throne;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
David was a prophet and knew that God had promised with an oath that he would place one of David's descendants on his throne.

Good News Translation
He was a prophet, and he knew what God had promised him: God had made a vow that he would make one of David's descendants a king, just as David was.

International Standard Version
Therefore, since he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him with an oath to put one of his descendants on his throne,

Majority Standard Bible
But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that from his descendants according to the flesh he would raise up the Christ to seat Him on his throne.

NET Bible
So then, because he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn to him with an oath to seat one of his descendants on his throne,

New Heart English Bible
Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that one of his descendants would sit on his throne,

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, that from the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

Weymouth New Testament
Being a Prophet, however, and knowing that God had solemnly sworn to him to seat a descendant of his upon his throne,

World English Bible
Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, he would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God swore to him with an oath, out of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, to raise up the Christ, to sit on his throne,

Berean Literal Bible
being therefore a prophet and knowing that God swore to him with an oath to set out of the fruit of his loins upon his throne.

Young's Literal Translation
a prophet, therefore, being, and knowing that with an oath God did swear to him, out of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, to raise up the Christ, to sit upon his throne,

Smith's Literal Translation
Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God swore with an oath to him, of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, to raise up Christ to sit upon his throne:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Whereas therefore he was a prophet, and knew that God hath sworn to him with an oath, that of the fruit of his loins one should sit upon his throne.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, he was a prophet, for he knew that God had sworn an oath to him about the fruit of his loins, about the One who would sit upon his throne.

New American Bible
But since he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants upon his throne,

New Revised Standard Version
Since he was a prophet, he knew that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would put one of his descendants on his throne.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For he was a prophet, and he knew that God had sworn by an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up one to sit on his throne.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“For he was a Prophet, and he knew that God had sworn to him in an oath: “One from the fruit of your body I shall seat upon your throne.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, that he would cause one from the fruit of his loins to sit on his throne;

Godbey New Testament
Therefore being a prophet and knowing that God swore with an oath, that from the fruit of his loins One should sit upon the throne;

Haweis New Testament
Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up the Messiah to sit upon his throne;

Mace New Testament
that, as he was a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him, to place the fruit of his loins upon his throne: foreseeing this,

Weymouth New Testament
Being a Prophet, however, and knowing that God had solemnly sworn to him to seat a descendant of his upon his throne,

Worrell New Testament
being, therefore, a prophet, and knowing that with an oath God swore to him, that out of the fruit of his loins One should sit on his throne;

Worsley New Testament
Therefore being a prophet; and knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up the Messiah, to sit on his throne;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Peter Preaches to the Crowd
29Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31Foreseeing this, David spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did His body see decay.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 7:12-13
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

Psalm 132:11
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Jeremiah 23:5
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Matthew 22:42-45
“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ ...

Hebrews 1:5
For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”?

Revelation 22:16
“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”

1 Chronicles 17:11-14
And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...

Psalm 89:3-4
You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah

Ezekiel 34:23-24
I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. / I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be a prince among them. I, the LORD, have spoken.

John 7:42
Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”

Romans 15:12
And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”

2 Timothy 2:8
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

being.

Acts 1:16
Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

2 Samuel 23:2
The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.

Matthew 27:35
And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

knowing.

2 Samuel 7:11-16
And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house…

1 Chronicles 17:11-15
And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go to be with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom…

Psalm 89:3,4,19-37
I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, …

with.

Hebrews 6:17
Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:

he.

Psalm 2:6-12
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion…

Psalm 72:1-19
A Psalm for Solomon. Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son…

Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

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Acts 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.














So because he was a prophet
The phrase "So because he was a prophet" refers to King David, who is recognized not only as a king but also as a prophet in the biblical tradition. The Greek word for prophet, "προφήτης" (prophētēs), signifies one who speaks forth by divine inspiration. In the context of Acts 2:30, this highlights David's role in foretelling the coming of the Messiah. Historically, David's life and writings, particularly the Psalms, are seen as divinely inspired, providing insight into God's plan for salvation. This acknowledgment of David as a prophet underscores the continuity of God's revelation from the Old Testament to the New Testament.

and knew that God had sworn to him
The phrase "and knew that God had sworn to him" emphasizes the certainty and divine authority behind God's promise to David. The Greek word for "sworn," "ὤμοσεν" (ōmosen), indicates a solemn oath, reflecting the unbreakable nature of God's covenant. This refers to the Davidic Covenant found in 2 Samuel 7:12-16, where God promises David that his throne will be established forever. This covenant is foundational in understanding the messianic expectation that a descendant of David would reign eternally, a promise fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

on oath
The phrase "on oath" further reinforces the seriousness and binding nature of God's promise. In ancient Near Eastern culture, oaths were sacred and inviolable, often sealed with a ritual or sacrifice. The use of an oath by God Himself, as recorded in the Scriptures, signifies the utmost commitment to His word. This divine oath assures believers of the reliability and faithfulness of God's promises, providing a foundation for trust in His redemptive plan through Jesus.

that He would place one of his descendants
The phrase "that He would place one of his descendants" refers to the promise that a descendant of David would sit on his throne. The Greek term for "descendants," "καρπὸν τῆς ὀσφύος" (karpon tēs osphyos), literally means "fruit of his loins," indicating a direct biological lineage. This promise is central to the messianic hope, as it points to Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the "Son of David" in the New Testament. This lineage is crucial for establishing Jesus' rightful claim to the throne of Israel and His role as the eternal King.

on his throne
The phrase "on his throne" signifies the royal authority and kingship promised to David's lineage. The throne symbolizes not just political power but also divine authority and governance. In the biblical context, the throne of David is more than a physical seat of power; it represents God's sovereign rule through His chosen king. The fulfillment of this promise in Jesus Christ, who reigns eternally, is a testament to God's faithfulness and the ultimate realization of His kingdom. This assurance of Christ's eternal reign offers hope and encouragement to believers, affirming that God's kingdom is unshakeable and everlasting.

(30) Therefore being a prophet.--The words "according to the flesh, He would raise up Christ," are wanting in many of the best MSS. Without them the sentence, though somewhat incomplete, would run thus: "That God had sworn with an oath that from his loins one should sit upon his throne." The words claim for the Psalmist a prophetic foresight of some kind, without defining its measure or clearness. His thoughts went beyond himself to the realisation of his hopes in a near or far-off future. As with most other prophets, the precise time, even the "manner of time," was hidden from him (1Peter 1:11).

He would raise up Christ.--The Greek, by using the verb from which comes the word "resurrection," gives to the verb the definite sense of "raising from the dead."

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