Acts 1:20

Other Translations for Acts 1:20

BSB

"For it is written in the book of Psalms: 'May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,' and, 'May another take his position.'

AKJV

For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his position as bishop let another take.

CPDV

For it has been written in the book of Psalms: 'Let their dwelling place be desolate and may there be no one who dwells within it,' and 'Let another take his episcopate.'

ERV

For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be made desolate, And let no man dwell therein: and, His office let another take.

NHEB

For it is written in the scroll of Psalms, 'Let his habitation be made desolate, and let no one dwell in it;' and, 'Let another take his office.'

SMT

For it has been written, in the book of Psalms, Let his country-house be a desert, and let none be dwelling in it: and his inspection may another take.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 1:20

ForG1063ConjunctionitiswrittenG1125Verb inG1722PrepositionthebookG976Noun NeuterofPsalmsG5568Noun Masculine LetG1096Verb hisG846 habitationG1886Noun Feminine beG1096Verb desolateG2048 andG2532Conjunction letG2077VerbnomanG3361 dwellG2730Verb thereinG846 andG2532Conjunction hisG846 bishoprickG1984Noun Feminine letG2983Verb anotherG2087Adjective takeG2983Verb

Commentary for Acts 1:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 1:20

Summary

Psalm predicts betrayer's desolation and replacement

Event

Psalm quoted about betrayer

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD

For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take.

Other Translations for Acts 1:20

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 1:20

Commentary for Acts 1:20