Acts 12:21

“And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.”

"And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them." - Acts 12:21
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What does Acts 12:21 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 12:21 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them." This verse is part of a larger passage that describes the death of Herod Agrippa I, the king of Judea…

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The Illusion of Power: A Lesson from Herod's Oration

In the Book of Acts, the narrative transitions dramatically from the bold acts of the apostles to the tumultuous reign of King Herod. Acts 12:21 notes, "And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them." This verse captures a…

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A Prayer for Divine Authority and Humility

Heavenly Father, I come before You today in reverence and awe, acknowledging Your sovereignty and power that reign over all the earth. Lord, as we reflect on Acts 12:21, where it is stated, "And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an…

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Acts 11:21 - "And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord."
Acts 21:14 - "And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done."
Acts 21:9 - "And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy."
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Acts 2:21 - "And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved."
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