Thematic Bible: Diana


Thematic Bible



Now a man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of [the goddess] Artemis (Diana), was bringing no small profit to the craftsmen. Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofCraftsmenSculptureShrinesSilverSkill

After the town clerk had quieted the crowd, he said, “Men of Ephesus, what person is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is the guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of that [sacred stone image of her] which fell from the sky? Verse ConceptsFalling From Heaven

Now there is danger not merely that this trade of ours may be discredited, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis may come into disrepute and count for nothing, and that her glorious magnificence may be degraded and fall into contempt -- "she whom all [the province of] Asia and the wide world worship. As they listened to this, they were filled with rage and they continued to shout, Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!

Now a man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of [the goddess] Artemis (Diana), was bringing no small profit to the craftsmen. Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofCraftsmenSculptureShrinesSilverSkill

Not only is there danger that this trade of ours will be discredited, but also that the [magnificent] temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited, and that she whom all Asia and the world worship will even be dethroned and lose her glorious magnificence.” Verse ConceptsCovetousness, Example OfAll NationsWorshipping Material ThingsDeposing

Now a man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of [the goddess] Artemis (Diana), was bringing no small profit to the craftsmen. Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofCraftsmenSculptureShrinesSilverSkill

After the town clerk had quieted the crowd, he said, “Men of Ephesus, what person is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is the guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of that [sacred stone image of her] which fell from the sky? Verse ConceptsFalling From Heaven

When they heard this, they were filled with rage, and they began shouting, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” Verse ConceptsShoutingAngry People