Jupiter in the Bible
Meaning: the father that helpeth
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And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
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Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.
And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter?
And after three months we embarked in an Alexandrian ship, having spent the winter in the island, dedicated to the sons of Jupiter.
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Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Jupiter
Barnabas, they stiled Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker.
Jupiter » Equivalent to zeus, a greek and roman deity
at length the town-clerk appeased the people, and thus began, "who is there, O Ephesians, that does not know, that the city of Ephesus is the guardian of the temple of the great Diana, and of her statue, which fell from heaven:
Barnabas, they stiled Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker. even the priest of Jupiter, whose statue was at the city-gates, brought oxen and garlands there, and together with the people, would have offer'd sacrifice to the apostles.