Acts 2:3

And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 2:3

BSB

They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.

AKJV

And there appeared to them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat on each of them.

CPDV

And there appeared to them separate tongues, as if of fire, which settled upon each one of them.

ERV

And there appeared unto them tongues parting asunder, like as of fire; and it sat upon each one of them.

NHEB

Tongues like fire appeared and were distributed to them, and one sat on each of them.

SMT

And seen to them were tongues divided as fire, and it sat upon each one of them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 2:3

AndG2532ConjunctionthereappearedG3700VerbuntothemG846 clovenG1266Verb tonguesG1100Noun FemininelikeasG5616AdverboffireG4442Noun Neuter andG5037itsatG2523Verb uponG1909Preposition eachG1520 ofG1538Adjective themG846

Commentary for Acts 2:3

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

Overview of Acts 2:3

Summary

Flame-like shapes appear above each believer

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Fiery tongues appear

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD