Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute me?’ New Living Translation I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ English Standard Version And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ Berean Standard Bible I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ Berean Literal Bible and I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?' King James Bible And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? New King James Version And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ New American Standard Bible and I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ NASB 1995 and I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ NASB 1977 and I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ Legacy Standard Bible and I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ Amplified Bible And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ Christian Standard Bible I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? ’ Holman Christian Standard Bible I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’” American Standard Version And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Contemporary English Version I fell to the ground and heard a voice asking, "Saul, Saul, why are you so cruel to me?" English Revised Version And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? GOD'S WORD® Translation I fell to the ground and heard a voice asking me, 'Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?' Good News Translation I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul! Why do you persecute me?' International Standard Version I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?' Majority Standard Bible I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ NET Bible Then I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?' New Heart English Bible I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?' Webster's Bible Translation And I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Weymouth New Testament I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, "'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?' World English Bible I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI also fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? Berean Literal Bible and I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?' Young's Literal Translation I fell also to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why me dost thou persecute? Smith's Literal Translation And I fell to the ground, and heard a voice, Saul, Saul, why drivest thou me out? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd falling on the ground, I heard a voice saying to me: Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Catholic Public Domain Version And falling to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ New American Bible I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ New Revised Standard Version I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? Aramaic Bible in Plain English And I fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me, “Shaul, Shaul, why do you persecute me?” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? Godbey New Testament and I felt upon the ground, and heard a voice, saying to me, Haweis New Testament And I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Mace New Testament I fell to the ground, and heard a voice pronounce these words, "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?" Weymouth New Testament I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, "'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?' Worrell New Testament and I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, Worsley New Testament and I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Defense to the Crowd…6About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. 7 I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ 8‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ He replied.… Cross References Acts 9:4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” 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.’ 1 Corinthians 15:8 And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth. John 12:29 The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him. Matthew 17:6 When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror. John 10:4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. John 20:16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”). 1 Samuel 3:4-10 Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.” / He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down. / Once again the LORD called, “Samuel!” So Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “My son, I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” ... Exodus 3:4 When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” Genesis 22:11 Just then the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. Numbers 22:9-12 Then God came to Balaam and asked, “Who are these men with you?” / And Balaam said to God, “Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, sent me this message: / ‘Behold, a people has come out of Egypt, and they cover the face of the land. Now come and put a curse on them for me. Perhaps I may be able to fight against them and drive them away.’” ... Ezekiel 1:28 The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. Daniel 10:9 I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. Revelation 1:17 When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, Treasury of Scripture And I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why persecute you me? Saul. Genesis 3:9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? Genesis 16:8 And he said, Hagar, Sarai's maid, whence camest thou? and whither wilt thou go? And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai. Genesis 22:1,11 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am… why. Isaiah 43:22-26 But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of me, O Israel… Jeremiah 2:5,9 Thus saith the LORD, What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become vain? … Matthew 25:45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. Jump to Previous Attacking Cruelly Ears Earth Fell Ground Heard Persecute Persecutest Persecuting Saul VoiceJump to Next Attacking Cruelly Ears Earth Fell Ground Heard Persecute Persecutest Persecuting Saul VoiceActs 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. I fell to the ground This phrase marks a pivotal moment in Saul's (later Paul) life, symbolizing a humbling and transformative encounter with the divine. The Greek word used here is "epipipto," which conveys a sudden and forceful action. This falling is not merely physical but represents Saul's spiritual submission and the beginning of his conversion. Historically, falling to the ground in the presence of a divine or kingly figure was a sign of reverence and acknowledgment of authority. Saul's fall signifies his recognition of Jesus' lordship, a crucial turning point in his journey from persecutor to apostle. and heard a voice saying to me ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ Greek I fellἔπεσά (epesa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4098: A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. ground ἔδαφος (edaphos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 1475: The base, ground, bottom. From the base of hedraios; a basis, i.e. The soil. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. heard ἤκουσα (ēkousa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. a voice 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. say λεγούσης (legousēs) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to me, μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. ‘Saul, Σαοὺλ (Saoul) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 4549: Of Hebrew origin; Saul, the Jewish name of Paul. Saul, Σαούλ (Saoul) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 4549: Of Hebrew origin; Saul, the Jewish name of Paul. why τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. do you persecute διώκεις (diōkeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1377: To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute. Me?’ με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Links Acts 22:7 NIVActs 22:7 NLT Acts 22:7 ESV Acts 22:7 NASB Acts 22:7 KJV Acts 22:7 BibleApps.com Acts 22:7 Biblia Paralela Acts 22:7 Chinese Bible Acts 22:7 French Bible Acts 22:7 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 22:7 I fell to the ground and heard (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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