Parallel Verses English Standard Version Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. King James Bible And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. American Standard Version But an angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza: the same is desert. Douay-Rheims Bible Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying: Arise, go towards the south, to the way that goeth down from Jerusalem into Gaza: this is desert. English Revised Version But an angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza: the same is desert. Webster's Bible Translation And the angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, Arise, and go towards the south, to the way that goeth down from Jerusalem to Gaza, which is desert. Weymouth New Testament And an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Rise and proceed south to the road that runs down from Jerusalem to Gaza, crossing the Desert." Acts 8:26 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesThe south (μεσημβρίαν) A contracted form of μεσημερία, midday, noon, which is the rendering at Acts 22:6, the only other passage where it occurs. Rev. gives at noon in margin. Desert Referring to the route. On desert, see on Luke 15:4. There were several roads from Jerusalem to Gaza. One is mentioned by the way of Bethlehem to Hebron, and thence through a region actually called a desert. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The angel. Acts 27:23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, Arise. Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine; for your light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen on you. *etc: Gaza. desert. It is probable, that we should refer [eremos,] desert, not to Gaza, but to [hodos,] the way; though Gaza was situated at the entrance of the desert, and the ancient city was in ruins, being destroyed by Alexander. Matthew 3:1-3 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea... Cross References Genesis 10:19 And the territory of the Canaanites extended from Sidon in the direction of Gerar as far as Gaza, and in the direction of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha. Acts 5:19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, Acts 8:5 Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ. Acts 8:29 And the Spirit said to Philip, "Go over and join this chariot." Jump to Previous Angel Arise Crossing Descends Desert Gaza Goes Jerusalem Messenger Philip Proceed Rise Road Runs South Southward Towards Waste WayJump to Next Angel Arise Crossing Descends Desert Gaza Goes Jerusalem Messenger Philip Proceed Rise Road Runs South Southward Towards Waste WayLinks Acts 8:26 NIVActs 8:26 NLT Acts 8:26 ESV Acts 8:26 NASB Acts 8:26 KJV Acts 8:26 Bible Apps Acts 8:26 Biblia Paralela Acts 8:26 Chinese Bible Acts 8:26 French Bible Acts 8:26 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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