New International Version At that moment she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband. New Living Translation Instantly, she fell to the floor and died. When the young men came in and saw that she was dead, they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. English Standard Version Immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. When the young men came in they found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. Berean Standard Bible At that instant she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband. Berean Literal Bible And immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. And the young men, having come in, found her dead; and having carried her out, they buried her by her husband. King James Bible Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. New King James Version Then immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. And the young men came in and found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her by her husband. New American Standard Bible And immediately she collapsed at his feet and died; and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. NASB 1995 And immediately she fell at his feet and breathed her last, and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. NASB 1977 And she fell immediately at his feet, and breathed her last; and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. Legacy Standard Bible And immediately she fell at his feet and breathed her last, and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. Amplified Bible And at once she fell down at his feet and died; and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. Berean Annotated Bible At that instant she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband. Christian Standard Bible Instantly she dropped dead at his feet. When the young men came in, they found her dead, carried her out, and buried her beside her husband. Holman Christian Standard Bible Instantly she dropped dead at his feet. When the young men came in, they found her dead, carried her out, and buried her beside her husband. American Standard Version And she fell down immediately at his feet, and gave up the ghost: and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her by her husband. Contemporary English Version At once she fell at Peter's feet and died. When the young men came back in, they found Sapphira lying there dead. So they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. English Revised Version And she fell down immediately at his feet, and gave up the ghost: and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her by her husband. GOD'S WORD® Translation Immediately, she dropped dead in front of Peter. When the young men came back, they found Sapphira dead. So they carried her outside and buried her next to her husband. Good News Translation At once she fell down at his feet and died. The young men came in and saw that she was dead, so they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. International Standard Version She instantly fell down at Peter's feet and died. When the young men came in, they found her dead. So they carried her out and buried her next to her husband. NET Bible At once she collapsed at his feet and died. So when the young men came in, they found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. New Heart English Bible She fell down immediately at his feet, and died. The young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her by her husband. Webster's Bible Translation Then she fell down immediately at his feet, and expired. And the young men came in, and found her dead, and carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. Weymouth New Testament Instantly she fell down dead at his feet, and the young men came in and found her dead. So they carried her out and buried her by her husband's side. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAt that instant she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband. World English Bible She fell down immediately at his feet and died. The young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her by her husband. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand immediately she fell down at his feet, and expired, and the young men having come in, found her dead, and having carried forth, they buried [her] by her husband; Berean Literal Bible And immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. And the young men, having come in, found her dead; and having carried her out, they buried her by her husband. Young's Literal Translation and she fell down presently at his feet, and expired, and the young men having come in, found her dead, and having carried forth, they buried her by her husband; Smith's Literal Translation And she fell immediately at his feet, and expired: and the young men having come in, found her dead, and having carried out, interred near her husband. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleImmediately she fell down before his feet, and gave up the ghost. And the young men coming in, found her dead: and carried her out, and buried her by her husband. Catholic Public Domain Version Immediately, she fell down before his feet and expired. Then the young men entered and found her dead. And they carried her out and buried her next to her husband. New American Bible At once, she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. When the young men entered they found her dead, so they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. New Revised Standard Version Immediately she fell down at his feet and died. When the young men came in they found her dead, so they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd in that very hour she fell down at their feet and died, and the young men came in and found her dead, and they picked her up and carried her away and buried her by the side of her husband. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And at that moment she fell before their feet and died, and those young men came in and found her dead. And they took her up and brought her out and buried her beside her husband. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd she immediately fell down at his feet, and expired. And the young men came in and found her dead; and they carried her out, and buried her by the side of her husband. Godbey New Testament And immediately she fell at his feet, and breathed out her soul; and the young men having come in found her dead, and having carried her out, buried her with her husband. Haweis New Testament Then she fell instantly at his feet, and expired: and the young men entering, found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her with her husband. Mace New Testament in the instant she fell down dead at his feet: and the young men came in, found her dead, carried her out, and buried her by her husband. Weymouth New Testament Instantly she fell down dead at his feet, and the young men came in and found her dead. So they carried her out and buried her by her husband's side. Worrell New Testament And she immediately fell at his feet, and expired; and, coming in, the young men found her dead; and, carrying her forth, they buried her by her husband. Worsley New Testament And immediately she fell down at his feet and expired: and the young men coming in found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her by her husband. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Ananias and Sapphira…9“How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord?” Peter replied. “Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.” 10 At that instant she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband. 11And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.… Cross References At that instant she fell down at his feet and died. Acts 12:23 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. Leviticus 10:2 So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD. Numbers 16:31-33 As soon as Moses had finished saying all this, the ground beneath them split open, / and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households—all Korah’s men and all their possessions. / They went down alive into Sheol with all they owned. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly. Then the young men came in, and, finding her dead, 2 Samuel 4:12 So David commanded his young men, and they killed Rechab and Baanah. They cut off their hands and feet and hung their bodies by the pool in Hebron, but they took the head of Ish-bosheth and buried it in Abner’s tomb in Hebron. 2 Kings 4:32-35 When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. … 1 Kings 13:24-28 As he went on his way, a lion met him on the road and killed him, and his body was left lying in the road, with the donkey and the lion standing beside it. / And there were men passing by who saw the body lying in the road with the lion standing beside it, and they went and reported this in the city where the old prophet lived. / When the prophet who had brought him back from his journey heard this, he said, “It is the man of God who disobeyed the command of the LORD. Therefore the LORD has delivered him to the lion, and it has mauled him and killed him, according to the word that the LORD had spoken to him.” … carried her out and buried her beside her husband. Luke 7:12 As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. Mark 6:29 When John’s disciples heard about this, they came and took his body and placed it in a tomb. Genesis 49:31 There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah. Acts 5:5 On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened. 1 Samuel 25:38 About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal dead. 2 Kings 1:16 And Elijah said to King Ahaziah, “This is what the LORD says: Is there really no God in Israel for you to inquire of His word? Is that why you have sent messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore you will not get up from the bed on which you are lying. You will surely die.” 2 Kings 9:36-37 So they went back and told Jehu, who replied, “This is the word of the LORD, which He spoke through His servant Elijah the Tishbite: ‘On the plot of ground at Jezreel the dogs will devour the flesh of Jezebel. / And Jezebel’s body will lie like dung in the field on the plot of ground at Jezreel, so that no one can say: This is Jezebel.’” Ezekiel 11:13 Now as I was prophesying, Pelatiah son of Benaiah died. Then I fell facedown and cried out in a loud voice, “Oh, Lord GOD, will You bring the remnant of Israel to a complete end?” Ezekiel 18:4 Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son are Mine. The soul who sins is the one who will die. Ezekiel 18:20 The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of the righteous man will fall upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will fall upon him. Treasury of Scripture Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. fell. Acts 5:5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. Jump to Previous Breathed Buried Carried Carrying Dead Died Earth Expired Feet Fell Finding Forth Found Ghost Husband Husband's Immediately Instantly Last Moment Presently Side Straight Straightway Yielded YoungJump to Next Breathed Buried Carried Carrying Dead Died Earth Expired Feet Fell Finding Forth Found Ghost Husband Husband's Immediately Instantly Last Moment Presently Side Straight Straightway Yielded YoungActs 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. At that instant she fell down at his feet and died. God’s judgment on Sapphira was immediate, as it had been on Ananias. Her death revealed the seriousness of deliberate deception within the church and of lying to the Holy Spirit. Falling at Peter’s feet, a posture often associated with humility, became instead the moment when her guilt was exposed and judgment completed. Act 12:23 Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God,… Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, The same young men who had buried Ananias returned and found Sapphira dead. Their presence confirms that no human action caused her death; it followed Peter’s declaration of God’s judgment. They carried out the necessary duty of caring for the body. 2Sa 4:12 So David commanded his young men, and they killed Rechab.… carried her out and buried her beside her husband. Sapphira was buried beside Ananias, united with him in the consequences of the sin they had planned together. The prompt burial followed Jewish custom and left the congregation with a solemn reminder that God required truthfulness and holiness among His people. Luk 7:12 As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man… Persons / Places / Events 1. SapphiraThe wife of Ananias, who conspired with her husband to deceive the apostles about the proceeds from the sale of their property. Her death serves as a divine judgment for her deceit. 2. Ananias Sapphira's husband, who also lied about the proceeds from the sale of their property. His earlier death sets the stage for Sapphira's demise. 3. Peter The apostle who confronts Sapphira about her deceit. He plays a crucial role in revealing the truth and pronouncing judgment. 4. Young Men These individuals are tasked with the burial of both Ananias and Sapphira, highlighting the swift and serious nature of the judgment. 5. Jerusalem The setting of this event, where the early church is growing and establishing its foundations. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinThis passage underscores the gravity of sin, particularly deceit, within the community of believers. It serves as a reminder that God is holy and just. Integrity in the Church The early church was marked by a commitment to truth and integrity. Believers today are called to uphold these values in their personal and communal lives. Divine Judgment God's judgment is real and can be immediate. This should instill a healthy fear of the Lord and a desire to live righteously. Accountability The church community is a place of accountability. Just as Peter confronted Sapphira, believers are encouraged to lovingly hold one another accountable. The Role of Leadership Peter's role in this event highlights the responsibility of church leaders to address sin and maintain the purity of the church. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:10?2. How does Acts 5:10 demonstrate the consequences of deceit against the Holy Spirit? 3. What can we learn about God's holiness from Acts 5:10? 4. How does Acts 5:10 connect with Proverbs 12:22 about lying lips? 5. How should Acts 5:10 influence our honesty within the church community? 6. What steps can we take to ensure integrity in our spiritual lives? 7. Why did God allow Sapphira to die immediately in Acts 5:10? 8. What does Acts 5:10 teach about honesty and integrity in the early church? 9. How does Acts 5:10 reflect God's judgment and mercy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 5? Verse 10. - And she fell down immediately for then fell she down straightway, A.V.; gave up for yielded up, A.V.; they carried her out and buried her for carrying her forth buried her. She fell down immediately. The Spirit who killeth and maketh alive thus vindicated his discernment and his power, and testified to the truth of his prophet St. Peter, by whose mouth he had just foretold the death of Sapphira. Gave up the ghost (ver. 5, note). Buried her by her husband. What a strange example of conjugal unity! One in their Jewish religion, one in their conversion to the faith of Christ, one in their hypocrisy, one in their terrible death, one in their common grove! one in the undying record of their guilt in the Book which is read by every nation under heaven! Acts 5:10 records God’s immediate, decisive judgment on Sapphira’s deceit. Each phrase highlights His holiness, the certainty of accountability, and the church’s responsibility to deal promptly with sin. The verse stands as a sober reminder that while grace is free, it is never cheap, calling believers to walk in integrity before the Lord who sees and judges all. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek At that instantπαραχρῆμα (parachrēma) Adverb Strong's 3916: Instantly, immediately, on the spot. From para and chrema; at the thing itself, i.e. Instantly. she fell down Ἔπεσεν (Epesen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4098: A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. at πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. his αὐτοῦ (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. feet πόδας (podas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4228: The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. died. ἐξέψυξεν (exepsyxen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1634: To breathe my last, die, expire. From ek and psucho; to expire. Then δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. young [men] νεανίσκοι (neaniskoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3495: A young man, youth, an attendant. From the same as neanias; a youth. came in εἰσελθόντες (eiselthontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. [and] found εὗρον (heuron) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. her αὐτὴν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 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. dead. νεκράν (nekran) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3498: (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead. [So] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. they carried [her] out ἐξενέγκαντες (exenenkantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1627: To bring out, carry out, sometimes out of the city for burial; I bring forth, bear, produce. From ek and phero; to bear out. [and] buried [her] ἔθαψαν (ethapsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2290: To bury. A primary verb; to celebrate funeral rites, i.e. Inter. beside πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. her αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 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. husband. ἄνδρα (andra) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. Additonal Resources Acts 5:10 Blue Letter BibleActs 5:10 Bible Gateway Acts 5:10 Bible.com Acts 5:10 NIV |
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