Acts 12:21

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 12:21

BSB

On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.

AKJV

And on a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his throne, and made an oration to them.

CPDV

Then, on the appointed day, Herod was clothed in kingly apparel, and he sat in the judgment seat, and he gave a speech to them.

ERV

And upon a set day Herod arrayed himself in royal apparel, and sat on the throne, and made an oration unto them.

NHEB

On an appointed day, Herod dressed himself in royal clothing, and sat on the throne, and gave a speech to them.

SMT

And upon a fixed day, Herod, having put on royal apparel, and having sat upon the judgment seat, harangued them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 12:21

AndG1161ConjunctionuponasetG5002Adjective dayG2250Noun Feminine HerodG2264Noun Masculine arrayedG1746VerbinroyalG937Adjective apparelG2066Noun Feminine satG2523Verb uponG1909PrepositionhisthroneG968Noun Neuter andG2532ConjunctionmadeanorationG1215Verb untoG4314Preposition themG846

Commentary for Acts 12:21

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Overview of Acts 12:21

Summary

King addresses crowd in ceremonial garments

Place

Caesarea

Event

Herod delivers public speech

Estimated Time Period

c. 44 AD