Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. New Living Translation When they heard the loud noise, everyone came running, and they were bewildered to hear their own languages being spoken by the believers. English Standard Version And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. Berean Standard Bible And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. Berean Literal Bible Now of this sound having come about, the multitude came together and was confounded, because each one was hearing them speaking the own language. King James Bible Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. New King James Version And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language. New American Standard Bible And when this sound occurred, the crowd came together and they were bewildered, because each one of them was hearing them speak in his own language. NASB 1995 And when this sound occurred, the crowd came together, and were bewildered because each one of them was hearing them speak in his own language. NASB 1977 And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were bewildered, because they were each one hearing them speak in his own language. Legacy Standard Bible And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were bewildered because each one of them was hearing them speak in his own language. Amplified Bible And when this sound was heard, a crowd gathered, and they were bewildered because each one was hearing those in the upper room speaking in his own language or dialect. Christian Standard Bible When this sound occurred, a crowd came together and was confused because each one heard them speaking in his own language. Holman Christian Standard Bible When this sound occurred, a crowd came together and was confused because each one heard them speaking in his own language. American Standard Version And when this sound was heard, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speaking in his own language. Contemporary English Version And when they heard this noise, a crowd gathered. But they were surprised, because they were hearing everything in their own languages. English Revised Version And when this sound was heard, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speaking in his own language. GOD'S WORD® Translation They gathered when they heard the wind. Each person was startled to recognize his own dialect when the disciples spoke. Good News Translation When they heard this noise, a large crowd gathered. They were all excited, because all of them heard the believers talking in their own languages. International Standard Version When that sound came, a crowd quickly gathered, startled because each one heard the disciples speaking in his own language. Majority Standard Bible And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. NET Bible When this sound occurred, a crowd gathered and was in confusion, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. New Heart English Bible When this sound was heard, the crowd came together, and were bewildered, because everyone heard them speaking in his own language. Webster's Bible Translation Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because every man heard them speak in his own language. Weymouth New Testament So when this noise was heard, they came crowding together, and were amazed because everyone heard his own language spoken. World English Bible When this sound was heard, the multitude came together and were bewildered, because everyone heard them speaking in his own language. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the rumor of this having come, the multitude came together, and was confounded, because they were, each one, hearing them speaking in his proper dialect, Berean Literal Bible Now of this sound having come about, the multitude came together and was confounded, because each one was hearing them speaking the own language. Young's Literal Translation and the rumour of this having come, the multitude came together, and was confounded, because they were each one hearing them speaking in his proper dialect, Smith's Literal Translation And there having been this voice, the multitude came together, and were disturbed, for each one heard them speaking in his own dialect. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded in mind, because that every man heard them speak in his own tongue. Catholic Public Domain Version And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together and was confused in mind, because each one was listening to them speaking in his own language. New American Bible At this sound, they gathered in a large crowd, but they were confused because each one heard them speaking in his own language. New Revised Standard Version And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as the sound took place, all the people gathered together, and they were confused because every man heard them speak in his own language. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And when that noise occurred, the entire populace gathered and was agitated, because each one of them heard that they were speaking in their dialects. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWhen the report of this had gone abroad, the multitude came together; and they were perplexed, for each one heard them speak in his own language. Godbey New Testament and this report prevailing, the multitude came together and was confounded, because they were hearing them speaking each one in his own dialect. Haweis New Testament And when this report spread, the multitude collected around them, and were overwhelmed with astonishment, because they heard them speaking every one in his own peculiar dialect. Mace New Testament and upon the rumour of this event, the multitude came together, and were confounded, every man hearing the disciples speak in his own language. Weymouth New Testament So when this noise was heard, they came crowding together, and were amazed because everyone heard his own language spoken. Worrell New Testament and, when this sound was heard, the multitude came together, and were greatly surprised, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. Worsley New Testament And when this rumor was spread, the multitude came together and were astonished; for every one heard them speaking in his own language. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Holy Spirit at Pentecost…5Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. 7Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans?… Cross References Genesis 11:7-9 Come, let Us go down and confuse their language, so that they will not understand one another’s speech.” / So the LORD scattered them from there over the face of all the earth, and they stopped building the city. / That is why it is called Babel, for there the LORD confused the language of the whole world, and from that place the LORD scattered them over the face of all the earth. 1 Corinthians 14:10-11 Assuredly, there are many different languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning. / If, then, I do not know the meaning of someone’s language, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and he is a foreigner to me. Isaiah 28:11 Indeed, with mocking lips and foreign tongues, He will speak to this people Zephaniah 3:9 For then I will restore pure lips to the peoples, that all may call upon the name of the LORD and serve Him shoulder to shoulder. 1 Corinthians 12:10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 14:21-22 It is written in the Law: “By strange tongues and foreign lips I will speak to this people, but even then they will not listen to Me, says the Lord.” / Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers. John 7:46 “Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered. 1 Corinthians 14:2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit. Isaiah 66:18 “And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory. Revelation 7:9 After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Mark 16:17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; Romans 15:19 by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:5 For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge, 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 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. was noised abroad. Acts 3:11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering. 1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2 Corinthians 2:12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, confounded. Matthew 2:3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Jump to Previous Abroad Amazed Bewildered Bewilderment Confounded Crowd Crowding Dialect Disciples Ears Greatly Heard Hearing Language Multitude Noise Noised Occurred Proper Rumour Sound Speak Speaking Special Spread Surprised Together WordsJump to Next Abroad Amazed Bewildered Bewilderment Confounded Crowd Crowding Dialect Disciples Ears Greatly Heard Hearing Language Multitude Noise Noised Occurred Proper Rumour Sound Speak Speaking Special Spread Surprised Together WordsActs 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. When this sound The phrase "when this sound" refers to the miraculous event of the Holy Spirit descending upon the apostles, as described earlier in Acts 2. The Greek word for "sound" is "phōnē," which can mean a voice, sound, or noise. This sound was not just any noise; it was a divine signal that something extraordinary was happening. Historically, this event took place during the Jewish festival of Pentecost, a time when Jews from all over the world gathered in Jerusalem. The sound was a supernatural phenomenon that drew the attention of the multitude, signifying the beginning of a new era in God's redemptive plan. was heard a crowd came together in bewilderment because each one heard them speaking in his own language Parallel Commentaries ... Greek And [when]δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. this ταύτης (tautēs) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. sound φωνῆς (phōnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. rang out, γενομένης (genomenēs) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Feminine 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. a crowd πλῆθος (plēthos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4128: A multitude, crowd, great number, assemblage. From pletho; a fulness, i.e. A large number, throng, populace. came together συνῆλθεν (synēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4905: From sun and erchomai; to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or, cohabit. in bewilderment, συνεχύθη (synechythē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4797: Or sugchuno from sun and cheo or its alternate; to commingle promiscuously, i.e. to throw into disorder, to perplex. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. each ἕκαστος (hekastos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1538: Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. heard ἤκουον (ēkouon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. them αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. speaking λαλούντων (lalountōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. [his] τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. own ἰδίᾳ (idia) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2398: Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. language. διαλέκτῳ (dialektō) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1258: Language, speech, conversation, manner of speaking. From dialegomai; a discourse, i.e. 'dialect'. Links Acts 2:6 NIVActs 2:6 NLT Acts 2:6 ESV Acts 2:6 NASB Acts 2:6 KJV Acts 2:6 BibleApps.com Acts 2:6 Biblia Paralela Acts 2:6 Chinese Bible Acts 2:6 French Bible Acts 2:6 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 2:6 When this sound was heard the multitude (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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