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And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon [him], and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from [his] hands.
Acts 12:7 — KJV
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Acts 12:7
King James Version (KJV)
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Acts 12:7
Verse 7 of 25
Commentary
Commentary on Acts 12:7
Theological / DevotionalThe angel. Rather, “an angel.”
Came upon. Gr. ephistemi, literally, “to stand over,” the same verb that is used of the angels’ appearing to the shepherds (Luke 2:9).
A light shined. Just as the “glory of the Lord shone round about” the shepherds, so now the presence of the angel brought heavenly glory into the dark prison.
Prison. Gr. oikema, “dwelling,” “chamber,” “cell.” The Athenians used this term as a euphemism for “prison.”
Raised him up. Or, “roused him up.” The verb indicates that the angel woke Peter from his sleep, but not necessarily that he helped him to arise.
His chains fell off. Peter was bound by chains to two members of the squad of soldiers. Though the chains dropped from his ankles and wrists, the guards did not awake.
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