Acts 12:23

And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

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Other Translations for Acts 12:23

BSB

Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.

AKJV

And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

CPDV

And immediately, an Angel of the Lord struck him down, because he had not given honor to God. And having been consumed by worms, he expired.

ERV

And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

NHEB

Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and died.

SMT

And immediately the messenger of the Lord struck him, because he gave not the glory to God: and eaten by worms, he expired.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 12:23

AndG1161Conjunction immediatelyG3916AdverbtheangelG32Noun MasculineoftheLordG2962Noun Masculine smoteG3960Verb himG846 becauseG3739 heG473Preposition gaveG1325Verb notG3756 GodG2316Noun MasculinethegloryG1391Noun Feminine andG2532ConjunctionhewasG1096VerbeatenofwormsG4662AdjectiveandgaveuptheghostG1634Verb

Commentary for Acts 12:23

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

Overview of Acts 12:23

Summary

Angel strikes king dead for accepting worship

Place

Caesarea

Event

Angel smites Herod

Estimated Time Period

c. 44 AD