Agrippa in the Bible

Meaning: one who causes great pain at his birth

Exact Match

About that time, king Herod Agrippa began to persecute some of the church.

Verse ConceptsPersecution, Forms OfLaying On Hands For Evilharassment

On the morrow, therefore, when Agrippa had come, and Bernice, with great display, and they had entered into the audience-chamber, with the captains of thousands and men of distinction of the city, - and Festus had given orders, Paul was brought.

Verse ConceptsJudgment SeatOfficersRankDisplayingHalls

And Festus saith - King Agrippa! and all ye men, here present with us: Ye observe this person, concerning whom, one and all the throng of the Jews, have interceded with me, both in Jerusalem and here, crying aloud that he ought not to be living any longer.

Verse ConceptsDeath As PunishmentIsrael Hardened

Concerning whom, anything certain to write unto my lord, I have not; wherefore, I have brought him forth before you, - and especially before thee, King Agrippa! in order that, after examination had, I might have something I could write;

Verse ConceptsInvestigatingNot Writing

Concerning all things of which I am accused by Jews, King Agrippa, I have been counting myself happy, that, before thee, am I about, this day, to be making my defence;

Verse ConceptsRejoicing In ProsperityMan DefendingChanging Yourself

Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.

Verse ConceptsWorship Day And NighteagernessNightTrust, Importance OfMessianic HopeTwelve TribesIsrael HardenedPeople Accusing People

Then King Agrippa, [his wife] Bernice, Governor [Festus] and [the commanders and leading men of the city, 25:23] all rose up,

Verse ConceptsPeople Getting Up

Thematic Bible



After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to welcome Festus.

Then Agrippa told Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.

King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you believe them!"


I have nothing reliable to write our Sovereign about him, so I have brought him to all of you, and especially to you, King Agrippa, so that I will have something to write after he is cross-examined.


References

Hastings

American

Fausets

Morish

Smith

Watsons

Easton

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