Acts 12:22

“And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.”

"And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man." - Acts 12:22
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What does Acts 12:22 mean?

Acts 12:22 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man." This verse is part of the broader narrative of Acts 12, which describes the miraculous escape of the apostle Peter from prison. In this…

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The Perils of Human Worship: A Look at Acts 12:22

In Acts 12:22, we are confronted with a powerful moment that highlights the allure and danger of human adulation. The verse states, "And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man." This declaration, made by a crowd in awe of King Herod's…

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A Prayer of Discernment and Humility

O Heavenly Father, we humbly come before You, the Creator of the universe, the Lord of all lords, and the King of kings, acknowledging Your majesty and glory that fills the heavens and the earth. You alone are worthy of all honor, praise, and adoration. In this moment of prayer…

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Acts 22:4 - "And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women."
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