Acts 19:34

Acts 19:34 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
• New International Version (NIV)But when they realized he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”
• English Standard Version (ESV)But when they recognized that he was a Jew, for about two hours they all cried out with one voice, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"
• New King James Version (NKJV)But when they found out that he was a Jew, all with one voice cried out for about two hours, “Great is Diana of the Ephesians!”

Context of Acts 19:34

32Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. 33And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people. But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. 35And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter? 36Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.

Acts 19:34 word by word

ἐπιγνόντες δὲ ὅτι Ἰουδαῖός ἐστιν, φωνὴ ἐγένετο μία ἐκ πάντων ὡς ἐπὶ ὥρας δύο κραζόντων· μεγάλη ἡ Ἄρτεμις Ἐφεσίων.Read the interlinear

• But whenδέde · thenG1161
• they knewἐπιγινώσκωepiginōskō · to come to knowG1921
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• he wasεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• a JewἸουδαῖοςIoudaios · JewG2453
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• withγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• oneεἷςheis · oneG1520
• voiceφωνήphōnē · voice/sound: voiceG5456
• about the spaceὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• ofἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• twoδύοduo · twoG1417
• hoursὥραhōra · hourG5610
• criedκράζωkrazō · to cryG2896
• outἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• Greatμέγαςmegas · greatG3173
• Dianaὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• DianaἌρτεμιςArtemis · ArtemisG735
• of the EphesiansἘφέσιοςEphesios · EphesianG2180

Cross-references for Acts 19:34

• Acts 19:26Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:
• Acts 16:20And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,
• Romans 2:22Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?
• 1 Kings 18:26And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made.
• Matthew 6:7But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
• Acts 19:28And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
• Revelation 13:4And they worshipped the dragon which gave authority unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?

Commentaries on Acts 19:34

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 34But when they knew - When they perceived or ascertained. That he was a Jew - There was a general prejudice against the Jews. They were disposed to charge the whole difficulty on Jews - esteeming Christians to be but a sect of the Jews. They were, therefore, indiscriminate in their wrath, and unwilling to listen to any defense. With one voice - Unitedly, in one continued shout and clamor. About the space of two hours - The day, from sunrise to sunset…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 32-41Verses 32-41 The Jews came forward in this tumult. Those who are thus careful to distinguish themselves from the servants of Christ now, and are afraid of being taken for them, shall have their doom accordingly in the great day. One, having authority, at length stilled the noise. It is a very good rule at all times, both in private and public affairs, not to be hasty and rash in our motions, but to take time to consider; and always to keep our passions…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 24-34Demetrius, a silversmith whose business was harmed by Paul’s message about one God, stirred up a large riot against him.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 30-3430-34. when Paul would have entered in--with noble forgetfulness of self. unto the people--the demos, that is, the people met in public assembly. the disciples suffered him not--The tense used implies only that they were using their efforts to restrain him; which might have been unavailing but for what follows.Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 19:34

• Demetrius
• Mob
• Paul
• Prudence

In the dictionaries

• Adjure
• Concourse
• Confused
• Confusion
• Craft
• Curious
• Danger
• Diana
• Fall
• Implead

Commentaries on Acts 19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings