Acts 14:12

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
They called Barnabas “Jupiter,” and Paul “Mercury,” because he was the chief speaker.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G5037} they called{G2564}{(G5707)} Barnabas{G921},{G3303} Jupiter{G2203}; and{G1161} Paul{G3972}, Mercurius{G2060}, because{G1894} he{G846} was{G2258}{(G5713)} the chief{G2233}{(G5740)} speaker{G3056}.
Strong's King James
(12) They called Bar-Nabba (Son of Encouragement), Zeus and Paul, Hermes since he was the leader of the speaking.
The F.O.G*
[12] They gave Barnabas the title of Zeus, their chief deity, and called Paul Hermes, believing him to be the divine messenger because he was the primary speaker.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
they were calling also Barnabas Zeus, and Paul Hermes, since he was the leader in speaking.
Young's Literal Translation

Commentary: What is the Meaning of this Verse?

sendagiftfinal

This website has over 35,000 Biblical resources and is made possible through the generosity of supporters like you. If you’ve been blessed by these resources, please consider sending a gift today.

Bible Themes
Share your love
Jean Paul Joseph
Jean Paul Joseph

After a dramatic early morning encounter with King Jesus, I just couldn’t put my Bible down. The F.O.G took a hold of me and this website was born. Learn more about the F.O.G.

Related Posts

Add your first comment to this post

Could The Words in Your Bible be Hiding a Beautiful Mystery?

Discover 7 ancient words that still pulse with life-changing power. Take your first steps into the F.O.G, where heavenly mysteries intertwine with divine love.

What is the F.O.G?

יהוה (Yahweh's) words are pure words,
As silver smelted in a crucible on the land, Refined seven times.

Psalm 12:6 F.O.G
Encounter Him Send a Gift Scroll Top