Acts 5:7
New International Version
About three hours later his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

New Living Translation
About three hours later his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

English Standard Version
After an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

Berean Standard Bible
About three hours later his wife also came in, unaware of what had happened.

Berean Literal Bible
Now it came to pass about three hours afterward, his wife also came in, not knowing that having come to pass.

King James Bible
And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.

New King James Version
Now it was about three hours later when his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

New American Standard Bible
Now an interval of about three hours elapsed, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

NASB 1995
Now there elapsed an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

NASB 1977
Now there elapsed an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now there was an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

Amplified Bible
Now after an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

Christian Standard Bible
About three hours later, his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
There was an interval of about three hours; then his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. “

American Standard Version
And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.

Contemporary English Version
Three hours later Sapphira came in, but she did not know what had happened to her husband.

English Revised Version
And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
About three hours later Ananias' wife arrived. She didn't know what had happened.

Good News Translation
About three hours later his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in.

International Standard Version
After an interval of about three hours, Ananias' wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

Majority Standard Bible
About three hours later his wife also came in, unaware of what had happened.

NET Bible
After an interval of about three hours, his wife came in, but she did not know what had happened.

New Heart English Bible
About three hours later, his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.

Weymouth New Testament
About three hours had passed, when his wife came in, knowing nothing of what had happened.

World English Bible
About three hours later, his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it came to pass, about three hours after, that his wife, not knowing what has happened, came in,

Berean Literal Bible
Now 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 Translation
And there was an interval of about three hours, and his wife not knowing that done, came in.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then about the space of three hours passed, and his wife entered, not knowing what had happened.

New American Bible
After an interval of about three hours, his wife came in, unaware of what had happened.

New Revised Standard Version
After an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Three hours later his wife also came in, not knowing what had happened.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And after three hours had passed, his wife also entered, not knowing what had happened.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And after an interval of about three hours, his wife, not knowing what had been done, came in.

Godbey New Testament
And an interval of about three hours supervened, and his wife, not having known what had taken place, came in.

Haweis New Testament
Now it came to pass at the distance of about three hours, his wife also, not knowing what had passed, came in.

Mace New Testament
about the space of three hours after, his wife, not knowing what had happen'd, came in.

Weymouth New Testament
About three hours had passed, when his wife came in, knowing nothing of what had happened.

Worrell New Testament
Now it came to pass about three hours after, that his wife also, not knowing what had happened, came in;

Worsley New Testament
And 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. 7 About three hours later his wife also came in, unaware of what had 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 4:32-35
The 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 8:18-24
When 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 9:36-42
In 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 19:13-17
Now 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 20:9-12
And 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 16:16-18
One 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 13:6-12
They 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 12:21-23
On 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 14:8-10
In 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 3:1-10
One 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 2:44-45
All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.

Acts 6:1-7
In 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 10:1-8
At 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 11:27-30
In 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 15:1-11
Then 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. ...


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And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.

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Acts 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 later
This phrase sets the stage for the unfolding drama, emphasizing the passage of time between the events involving Ananias and those involving Sapphira. The specific mention of "three hours" may symbolize a period of completeness or divine timing, as the number three often holds significance in biblical texts, representing completeness or the divine nature of the Trinity. This time frame allows for reflection on the gravity of Ananias's actions and the impending consequences for Sapphira.

his wife also came in
Sapphira's entrance into the narrative is crucial. Her role as Ananias's wife highlights the partnership in their deceit. In the cultural and historical context of the early church, the unity of husband and wife was significant, and their joint actions would have been seen as a shared responsibility. The Greek word for "came in" (εἰσῆλθεν) suggests a deliberate action, indicating that Sapphira was entering the community space with purpose, unaware of the preceding events.

unaware of what had happened
This phrase underscores Sapphira's ignorance of the fate that had befallen her husband. The Greek term for "unaware" (μὴ εἰδυῖα) implies a lack of knowledge or understanding, which is pivotal in the narrative. It sets the stage for the impending revelation and judgment. Her ignorance serves as a narrative device to heighten the tension and drama of the unfolding events. In a broader theological sense, this ignorance can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual blindness or the consequences of sin that are hidden until revealed by God.

(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
About
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

three
τριῶν (triōn)
Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 5140: Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'.

hours
ὡρῶν (hōrōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 5610: Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'.

later
διάστημα (diastēma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1292: An interval of time, distance. From diistemi; an interval.

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.

wife
γυνὴ (gynē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.

also
καὶ (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 of
εἰδυῖα (eiduia)
Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

what
τὸ (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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