New International VersionAbout three hours later his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.
New Living TranslationAbout three hours later his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.
English Standard VersionAfter an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.
Berean Standard BibleAbout three hours later his wife also came in, unaware of what had happened.
Berean Literal BibleNow it came to pass about three hours afterward, his wife also came in, not knowing that having come to pass.
King James BibleAnd it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.
New King James VersionNow it was about three hours later when his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.
New American Standard BibleNow an interval of about three hours elapsed, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.
NASB 1995Now there elapsed an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.
NASB 1977Now there elapsed an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.
Legacy Standard BibleNow there was an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.
Amplified BibleNow after an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.
Christian Standard BibleAbout three hours later, his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThere was an interval of about three hours; then his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. “
American Standard VersionAnd it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.
Contemporary English VersionThree hours later Sapphira came in, but she did not know what had happened to her husband.
English Revised VersionAnd it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationAbout three hours later Ananias' wife arrived. She didn't know what had happened.
Good News TranslationAbout three hours later his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in.
International Standard VersionAfter an interval of about three hours, Ananias' wife came in, not knowing what had happened.
NET BibleAfter an interval of about three hours, his wife came in, but she did not know what had happened.
New Heart English BibleAbout three hours later, his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.
Weymouth New TestamentAbout three hours had passed, when his wife came in, knowing nothing of what had happened. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAbout three hours later his wife also came in, unaware of what had happened.
World English BibleAbout three hours later, his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it came to pass, about three hours after, that his wife, not knowing what has happened, came in,
Berean Literal BibleNow it came to pass about three hours afterward, his wife also came in, not knowing that having come to pass.
Young's Literal Translation And it came to pass, about three hours after, that his wife, not knowing what hath happened, came in,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd there was an interval of about three hours, and his wife not knowing that done, came in. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in.
Catholic Public Domain VersionThen about the space of three hours passed, and his wife entered, not knowing what had happened.
New American BibleAfter an interval of about three hours, his wife came in, unaware of what had happened.
New Revised Standard VersionAfter an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThree hours later his wife also came in, not knowing what had happened.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd after three hours had passed, his wife also entered, not knowing what had happened. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd after an interval of about three hours, his wife, not knowing what had been done, came in.
Godbey New TestamentAnd an interval of about three hours supervened, and his wife, not having known what had taken place, came in.
Haweis New TestamentNow it came to pass at the distance of about three hours, his wife also, not knowing what had passed, came in.
Mace New Testamentabout the space of three hours after, his wife, not knowing what had happen'd, came in.
Weymouth New TestamentAbout three hours had passed, when his wife came in, knowing nothing of what had happened.
Worrell New TestamentNow it came to pass about three hours after, that his wife also, not knowing what had happened, came in;
Worsley New TestamentAnd about the space of three hours after, his wife also came in, not knowing what had happened.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Ananias and Sapphira… 6Then the young men stepped forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him. 7Aboutthreehourslaterhiswifealsocame in,unaware ofwhathad happened.8“Tell me,” said Peter, “is this the price you and your husband got for the land?” “Yes,” she answered, “that is the price.”…
Cross References Acts 4:32-35The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. / With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. / There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, ...
Acts 8:18-24When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money. / “Give me this power as well,” he said, “so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” / But Peter replied, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! ...
Acts 9:36-42In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. / At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. / Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” ...
Acts 19:13-17Now there were some itinerant Jewish exorcists who tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those with evil spirits. They would say, “I command you by Jesus, whom Paul proclaims.” / Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. / But one day the evil spirit responded, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” ...
Acts 20:9-12And a certain young man named Eutychus, seated in the window, was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell from the third story and was picked up dead. / But Paul went down, threw himself on the young man, and embraced him. “Do not be alarmed!” he said. “He is still alive!” / Then Paul went back upstairs, broke bread, and ate. And after speaking until daybreak, he departed. ...
Acts 16:16-18One day as we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl with a spirit of divination, who earned a large income for her masters by fortune-telling. / This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!” / She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And the spirit left her at that very moment.
Acts 13:6-12They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus, / an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. / But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. ...
Acts 12:21-23On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people. / And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!” / Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.
Acts 14:8-10In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked. / This man was listening to the words of Paul, who looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed. / In a loud voice Paul called out, “Stand up on your feet!” And the man jumped up and began to walk.
Acts 3:1-10One afternoon Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. / And a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those entering the temple courts. / When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. ...
Acts 2:44-45All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.
Acts 6:1-7In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ...
Acts 10:1-8At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment. / He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly. / One day at about the ninth hour, he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, “Cornelius!” ...
Acts 11:27-30In those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. / One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the whole world. (This happened under Claudius.) / So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. ...
Acts 15:1-11Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” / And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question. / Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers. ...
Treasury of Scripture And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. Jump to Previous AfterwardsElapsedHoursIntervalLaterPassedSpaceThreeWifeJump to Next AfterwardsElapsedHoursIntervalLaterPassedSpaceThreeWifeActs 5 1.After that Ananias and Sapphira his wife,3.at Peter's rebuke had fallen down dead;12.and that the rest of the apostles had wrought many miracles;14.to the increase of the faith;17.the apostles are again imprisoned;19.but delivered by an angel bidding them preach openly to all;21.when, after their teaching accordingly in the temple,29.and before the council,33.they are in danger to be killed;34.but through the advice of Gamaliel, they are kept alive, and are only beaten;41.for which they glorify God, and cease no day from preaching.About three hours laterThe time frame of "three hours" suggests a significant period during which the community would have been discussing the events that had just transpired with Ananias. In biblical times, the number three often symbolizes completeness or divine perfection, which may imply the completeness of the judgment that was about to occur. This period also allowed for the news of Ananias's death to spread among the believers, setting the stage for Sapphira's entrance. his wife also came in
Sapphira's entrance into the scene is significant as it highlights the unity and shared responsibility between husband and wife in their actions. In the cultural context of the time, women were often seen as extensions of their husbands, yet the narrative here emphasizes individual accountability before God. This moment underscores the importance of personal integrity and the consequences of deceit within the early Christian community. unaware of what had happened
Sapphira's ignorance of the events that had transpired with her husband suggests a lack of communication or perhaps a deliberate separation from the community's immediate response. This detail emphasizes the suddenness and severity of the judgment that fell upon Ananias, as well as the isolation that sin can create. It also sets the stage for the testing of Sapphira's own honesty and integrity, as she is given the opportunity to confess or continue in deceit. Persons / Places / Events 1. AnaniasA member of the early Christian community who, along with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property but deceitfully withheld part of the proceeds while claiming to donate the entire amount to the apostles. 2. SapphiraThe wife of Ananias, who was complicit in the deceit regarding the sale of their property. She entered the scene three hours after her husband, unaware of the events that had transpired. 3. PeterOne of Jesus' apostles and a leading figure in the early church. He confronted Ananias and Sapphira about their deceit. 4. The Early ChurchThe community of believers in Jerusalem who were living in unity and sharing their possessions, as described in the preceding chapters of Acts. 5. JerusalemThe city where these events took place, serving as the center of early Christian activity. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinThe account of Ananias and Sapphira underscores the gravity of sin, particularly deceit, within the Christian community. It serves as a reminder that God desires truth and integrity from His followers. The Importance of TransparencyTransparency and honesty are crucial in our relationships with God and others. This passage challenges believers to examine their own lives for areas where they may be withholding truth. Consequences of DeceitThe immediate consequences faced by Ananias and Sapphira highlight that deceit can lead to severe repercussions, both spiritually and communally. God's OmniscienceThis event illustrates that nothing is hidden from God. He knows our hearts and intentions, and we are accountable to Him for our actions. Community AccountabilityThe early church's response to this incident shows the importance of accountability within the Christian community. Believers are called to uphold one another in truth and love. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Acts 5
What are the Bible's views on doomsday predictions?
Acts 5:1-11: How can two people suddenly die for lying, and is there any historical or medical evidence supporting such an event?
Revelation 18:10 - How does the city's destruction 'in one hour' align with or contradict other biblical texts about judgment events?
What happened to Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5?(7) And it was about the space of three hours after.--Literally, And there was an interval of about three hours.Verse 7. - And it was about, etc.; better rendered, with Meyer, and it cams to pass, after an interval of three hours, that his wife, etc. It is a Hebrew idiom (scrap. Luke 5:12).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Aboutὡς(hōs)Adverb
Strong's 5613:Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.threeτριῶν(triōn)Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 5140:Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'.hoursὡρῶν(hōrōn)Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 5610:Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'.laterδιάστημα(diastēma)Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1292:An interval of time, distance. From diistemi; an interval.hisαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.wifeγυνὴ(gynē)Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1135:A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.alsoκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.came in,εἰσῆλθεν(eisēlthen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1525:To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.unaware ofεἰδυῖα(eiduia)Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1492:To know, remember, appreciate.whatτὸ(to)Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.had happened.γεγονὸς(gegonos)Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1096:A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.
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