Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When they heard him speak to them in Aramaic, they became very quiet. Then Paul said: New Living Translation When they heard him speaking in their own language, the silence was even greater. English Standard Version And when they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, they became even more quiet. And he said: Berean Standard Bible When they heard him speak to them in Hebrew, they became even more silent. Then Paul declared, Berean Literal Bible And having heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, they became even more quiet. And he says, King James Bible (And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,) New King James Version And when they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they kept all the more silent. Then he said: New American Standard Bible And when they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew dialect, they became even more quiet; and he said, NASB 1995 And when they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew dialect, they became even more quiet; and he said, NASB 1977 And when they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew dialect, they became even more quiet; and he said, Legacy Standard Bible And when they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, they became even quieter; and he said, Amplified Bible When they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew dialect, they became even more quiet. And he continued, Christian Standard Bible When they heard that he was addressing them in Aramaic, they became even quieter. Holman Christian Standard Bible When they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, they became even quieter. American Standard Version And when they heard that he spake unto them in the Hebrew language, they were the more quiet: and he saith, Contemporary English Version When the crowd heard Paul speak to them in Aramaic, they became even quieter. Then Paul said: English Revised Version And when they heard that he spake unto them in the Hebrew language, they were the more quiet: and he saith, GOD'S WORD® Translation When the mob heard him speak to them in Hebrew, they became even more quiet. Then Paul continued, Good News Translation When they heard him speaking to them in Hebrew, they became even quieter; and Paul went on: International Standard Version When they heard him speaking to them in Hebrew, they became even more quiet, and he continued: Majority Standard Bible When they heard him speak to them in Hebrew, they became even more silent. Then Paul declared, NET Bible (When they heard that he was addressing them in Aramaic, they became even quieter.) Then Paul said, New Heart English Bible When they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they were even more quiet. He said, Webster's Bible Translation (And when they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they kept the more silence: and he saith,) Weymouth New Testament And on hearing him address them in Hebrew, they kept all the more quiet; and he said, World English Bible When they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they were even more quiet. He said, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they having heard that he was speaking to them in the Hebrew dialect, they became even more silent, and he says, Berean Literal Bible And having heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, they became even more quiet. And he says, Young's Literal Translation and they having heard that in the Hebrew dialect he was speaking to them, gave the more silence, and he saith, -- Smith's Literal Translation (And having heard that he spake to them in Hebrew dialect, they held more silence: and he says,) Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bible(And when they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew tongue, they kept the more silence.) Catholic Public Domain Version And when they heard him speaking to them in the Hebrew language, they offered a greater silence. New American Bible When they heard him addressing them in Hebrew they became all the more quiet. And he continued, New Revised Standard Version When they heard him addressing them in Hebrew, they became even more quiet. Then he said: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when they heard him speak to them in the Hebrew tongue (Aramaic), they were the more quiet: And he said, Aramaic Bible in Plain English And when they heard that he was speaking Judean Aramaic with them, they were all the more quiet, and he said to them: NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWhen they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they kept the greater silence. And he said: Godbey New Testament And hearing that he was speaking to them in the Hebrew tongue, they kept silent the more. Haweis New Testament Then when they heard that he spoke unto them in the Hebrew tongue, they kept the more silence: and he said, Mace New Testament when they perceiv'd he talk'd Hebrew, they were the more silent. Weymouth New Testament And on hearing him address them in Hebrew, they kept all the more quiet; and he said, Worrell New Testament And, hearing that he was speaking to them in the Hebrew language, they kept more quiet; Worsley New Testament ---(and when they heard that he spake to them in the Hebrew dialect, they the more readily kept silence, and he said,) Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Defense to the Crowd1“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.” 2When they heard him speak to them in Hebrew, they became even more silent. Then Paul declared, 3“I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but raised in this city. I was educated at the feet of Gamaliel in strict conformity to the law of our fathers. I am just as zealous for God as any of you here today.… Cross References Acts 21:40 Having received permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. A great hush came over the crowd, and he addressed them in Hebrew: Acts 26:14 We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ Acts 9:29 He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him. Acts 2:6 And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. Acts 6:1 In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. Acts 9:27 Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus. Acts 21:37 As they were about to take Paul into the barracks, he asked the commander, “May I say something to you?” “Do you speak Greek?” he replied. Acts 26:1 Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: Acts 9:1-2 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest / and requested letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women belonging to the Way, he could bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem. Acts 13:16 Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and began to speak: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who fear God, listen to me! Acts 26:2-3 “King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews, / especially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently. Acts 9:3-5 As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. Acts 21:39 But Paul answered, “I am a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Now I beg you to allow me to speak to the people.” Acts 26:9-11 So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. / And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them. / I frequently had them punished in the synagogues, and I tried to make them blaspheme. In my raging fury against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them. Acts 9:20-22 Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.” / All who heard him were astounded and asked, “Isn’t this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?” / But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ. Treasury of Scripture (And when they heard that he spoke in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he said,) in. Acts 21:40 And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying, Jump to Previous Address Addressed Addressing Aramaic Dialect Heard Hearing Hebrew Kept Language Paul Quiet Silence Speak Speaking Talking TongueJump to Next Address Addressed Addressing Aramaic Dialect Heard Hearing Hebrew Kept Language Paul Quiet Silence Speak Speaking Talking TongueActs 22 1. Paul declares how he was converted to the faith,17. and called to his apostleship. 22. At the very mentioning of the Gentiles the people exclaim on him. 24. He would have been scourged; 25. but claiming the privilege of a Roman, he escapes. When they heard him This phrase indicates the attentive nature of the audience. The Greek word for "heard" is "ἀκούω" (akouo), which implies not just the act of hearing but also understanding and considering. In the context of Acts, this suggests that the crowd was initially hostile but became more receptive to Paul's message. This reflects the power of effective communication and the importance of speaking in a way that resonates with the audience. speak to them in Hebrew they became even more silent Then he said Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [When]δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. they heard ἀκούσαντες (akousantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. him speak to προσεφώνει (prosephōnei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4377: From pros and phoneo; to sound towards, i.e. Address, exclaim, summon. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. in Aramaic, Ἑβραΐδι (Hebraidi) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1446: The Hebrew language, or rather: Aramaic. From Eber; the Hebraistic or Jewish language. they became παρέσχον (pareschon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3930: From para and echo; to hold near, i.e. Present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion. even more μᾶλλον (mallon) Adverb Strong's 3123: More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. silent. ἡσυχίαν (hēsychian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2271: Quietness, stillness, silence. Feminine of hesuchios; stillness, i.e. Desistance from bustle or language. Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [Paul] declared, φησίν (phēsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5346: To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say. Links Acts 22:2 NIVActs 22:2 NLT Acts 22:2 ESV Acts 22:2 NASB Acts 22:2 KJV Acts 22:2 BibleApps.com Acts 22:2 Biblia Paralela Acts 22:2 Chinese Bible Acts 22:2 French Bible Acts 22:2 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 22:2 When they heard that he spoke (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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