New International Version Then I heard a voice telling me, ‘Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.’ New Living Translation And I heard a voice say, ‘Get up, Peter; kill and eat them.’ English Standard Version And I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Rise, Peter; kill and eat.’ Berean Standard Bible Then I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter, kill and eat.’ Berean Literal Bible And also I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Having risen up, Peter, kill and eat.’ King James Bible And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat. New King James Version And I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Rise, Peter; kill and eat.’ New American Standard Bible I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter; kill and eat.’ NASB 1995 “I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter; kill and eat.’ NASB 1977 “And I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Arise, Peter; kill and eat.’ Legacy Standard Bible And I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Rise up, Peter; slaughter and eat.’ Amplified Bible and I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter; kill and eat.’ Berean Annotated Bible Then I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter (rock), kill and eat. Christian Standard Bible I also heard a voice telling me, ‘Get up, Peter; kill and eat.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible Then I also heard a voice telling me, Get up, Peter; kill and eat!’” American Standard Version And I heard also a voice saying unto me, Rise, Peter; kill and eat. Contemporary English Version I heard a voice saying to me, "Peter, get up! Kill these and eat them." English Revised Version And I heard also a voice saying unto me, Rise, Peter; kill and eat. GOD'S WORD® Translation I also heard a voice telling me, 'Get up, Peter! Kill these animals, and eat them.' Good News Translation Then I heard a voice saying to me, 'Get up, Peter; kill and eat!' International Standard Version I also heard a voice telling me, 'Get up, Peter! Kill something and eat it.' NET Bible I also heard a voice saying to me, 'Get up, Peter; slaughter and eat!' New Heart English Bible I also heard a voice saying to me, 'Rise, Peter, kill and eat.' Webster's Bible Translation And I heard a voice saying to me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat. Weymouth New Testament I also heard a voice saying to me, "'Rise, Peter, kill and eat.' Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter, kill and eat.’ World English Bible I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Rise, Peter, kill and eat!’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I heard a voice saying to me, Having risen, Peter, slay and eat; Berean Literal Bible And also I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Having risen up, Peter, kill and eat.’ Young's Literal Translation and I heard a voice saying to me, Having risen, Peter, slay and eat; Smith's Literal Translation And I heard a voice saying to me, Having risen, Peter, kill and eat. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I heard also a voice saying to me: Arise, Peter; kill and eat. Catholic Public Domain Version Then I also heard a voice saying to me: ‘Rise up, Peter. Kill and eat.’ New American Bible I also heard a voice say to me, ‘Get up, Peter. Slaughter and eat.’ New Revised Standard Version I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter; kill and eat.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen I heard a voice saying to me, Simon, arise, kill and eat. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And I heard a voice that said to me, 'Shimeon, arise, slay and eat.' NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd I heard a voice saying to me, Rise, Peter, kill and eat. Godbey New Testament And I also heard a voice saying to me, Haweis New Testament Then I heard a voice saying to me, Rise, Peter; slay and eat. Mace New Testament then I heard a voice, which said, rise, Peter; kill and eat. Weymouth New Testament I also heard a voice saying to me, "'Rise, Peter, kill and eat.' Worrell New Testament And I heard also a voice, saying to me, Worsley New Testament And I heard a voice saying to me, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Peter's Report at Jerusalem…6I looked at it closely and saw four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, reptiles, and birds of the air. 7Then I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter, kill and eat.’ 8‘No, Lord,’ I said, ‘for nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’… Cross References Then I heard a voice saying to me, Acts 22:7 I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ Acts 26:14 We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ Acts 9:4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” ‘Get up, Peter, Acts 10:13 Then a voice said to him: “Get up, Peter, kill and eat!” Acts 10:20 So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.” Acts 9:6 “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” kill and eat.’ Acts 10:14 “No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” Acts 10:15 The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” Genesis 9:3 Everything that lives and moves will be food for you; just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you all things. Mark 7:14-19 Once again Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “All of you, listen to Me and understand: / Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him; but the things that come out of a man, these are what defile him.” / If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” … Matthew 15:10-11 Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand. / A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” Leviticus 11:1-47 The LORD spoke again to Moses and Aaron, telling them, / “Say to the Israelites, ‘Of all the beasts of the earth, these ones you may eat: / You may eat any animal that has a split hoof completely divided and that chews the cud. … Deuteronomy 14:3-21 You must not eat any detestable thing. / These are the animals that you may eat: The ox, the sheep, the goat, / the deer, the gazelle, the roe deer, the wild goat, the ibex, the antelope, and the mountain sheep. … Romans 14:14 I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean. 1 Timothy 4:4-5 For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, / because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. Ezekiel 4:14 “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I have never defiled myself. From my youth until now I have not eaten anything found dead or mauled by wild beasts. No unclean meat has ever entered my mouth.” Treasury of Scripture And I heard a voice saying to me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat. Jump to Previous Arise Ears Eat Food Heard Kill Peter Rise Risen Slay Telling VoiceJump to Next Arise Ears Eat Food Heard Kill Peter Rise Risen Slay Telling VoiceActs 11 1. Peter, being accused for preaching to the Gentiles,5. makes his defense; 18. which is accepted. 19. The gospel being spread in Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, 22. Barnabas is sent to confirm them. 26. The disciples are first called Christians at Antioch. 27. They send relief to the brothers in Judea in time of famine. Then I heard a voice saying to me, Peter received the vision as a direct command from heaven, giving divine authority to what followed. Act 22:7 I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me… ‘Get up, Peter, God addressed Peter personally, preparing him to act beyond the customary boundaries of Jewish life. Act 10:13 Then a voice said to him: “Get up, Peter, kill and eat!” kill and eat.’ The animals included creatures regarded as unclean under the Mosaic law. The command prepared Peter to understand that Gentiles were not to be treated as unclean or excluded from the gospel, for God was bringing them into the church through faith in Christ. Act 10:14 “No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten… Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterOne of Jesus' twelve apostles, a key leader in the early Christian church. He is the central figure in this passage, receiving a vision from God. 2. Voice from Heaven Represents God's direct communication with Peter, instructing him to break traditional Jewish dietary laws. 3. Vision of Unclean Animals Peter sees a sheet filled with animals considered unclean by Jewish law, symbolizing the breaking of barriers between Jews and Gentiles. 4. Joppa The city where Peter was staying when he received the vision. It is significant as a place of revelation and change. 5. Cornelius A Roman centurion whose household would soon receive the Gospel, representing the inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian faith. Teaching Points Divine Revelation and ObedienceGod sometimes challenges our preconceived notions and traditions. We must be open to His leading, even when it contradicts our understanding. Breaking Down Barriers The vision signifies the breaking down of ethnic and cultural barriers in the spread of the Gospel. Christians are called to embrace all people as potential recipients of God's grace. Courage to Change Peter's willingness to act on the vision demonstrates the courage required to change long-held beliefs and practices in light of God's revelation. Inclusivity in the Gospel The message of salvation is for all people, regardless of background. This passage encourages believers to reach out beyond their comfort zones. Listening to God's Voice Like Peter, we must be attentive to God's voice, which may come through prayer, scripture, or other means, guiding us in new directions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 11:7?2. How does Acts 11:7 challenge our understanding of God's inclusivity in salvation? 3. What does "Get up, Peter, kill and eat" reveal about God's commands to Peter? 4. How can Acts 11:7 inspire us to overcome cultural biases in evangelism today? 5. Which Old Testament dietary laws are challenged by God's command in Acts 11:7? 6. How can we apply the lesson from Acts 11:7 to modern church practices? 7. What does Acts 11:7 reveal about God's view on dietary laws? 8. How does Acts 11:7 challenge traditional Jewish customs? 9. Why did God choose Peter for the vision in Acts 11:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 11? Verse 7. - Also a voice for a voice, A.V. and T.R.; rise for arise, A.V.; kilt for day, A.V. Acts 11:7 records God’s clear, authoritative voice calling Peter to a radical step of obedience. By personally commanding him to “Get up…kill and eat,” the Lord establishes that the old ceremonial barriers are removed and that the gospel embraces all people. Peter’s experience reminds believers to listen for God’s voice, respond promptly, and welcome those whom He has cleansed—confident that Scripture’s plain meaning still guides faithful practice today. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Thenδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. I heard ἤκουσα (ēkousa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. a voice φωνῆς (phōnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. saying λεγούσης (legousēs) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to me, μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. ‘Get up, Ἀναστάς (Anastas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up. Peter, Πέτρε (Petre) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. kill θῦσον (thyson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2380: A primary verb; properly, to rush, i.e. to sacrifice; by extension to immolate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. eat.’ φάγε (phage) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 5315: A primary verb; to eat. Additonal Resources Acts 11:7 Blue Letter BibleActs 11:7 Bible Gateway Acts 11:7 Bible.com Acts 11:7 NIV |
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