Acts 5:5

And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 5:5

BSB

On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.

AKJV

And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.

CPDV

Then Ananias, upon hearing these words, fell down and expired. And a great fear overwhelmed all who heard of it.

ERV

And Ananias hearing these words fell down and gave up the ghost: and great fear came upon all that heard it.

NHEB

Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and died. Great fear came on all who heard it.

SMT

And Ananias hearing these words, having fallen down, he expired: and great fear was upon all them hearing these things.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 5:5

AndG1161Conjunction AnaniasG367Noun Masculine hearingG191Verb theseG5128 wordsG3056Noun MasculinefelldownG4098VerbandgaveuptheghostG1634Verb andG2532Conjunction greatG3173Adjective fearG5401Noun Masculine cameG1096Verb onG1909Preposition allG3956AdjectivethemthatheardG191VerbthesethingsG5023

Commentary for Acts 5:5

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

Overview of Acts 5:5

Summary

Ananias dies immediately upon hearing accusation

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Dishonest disciple struck dead

Estimated Time Period

c. 30-31 AD