Thematic Bible: Jupiter
Thematic Bible
Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Jupiter
So, they called Barnabas, "Zeus," and Paul "Hermes," because Paul was the principal speaker.
Verse Concepts
Jupiter » Equivalent to zeus, a greek and roman deity
When the town clerk had quieted down the crowd, he said, "You people of Ephesus, who among you does not know that the city of Ephesus is caretaker of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell down from the sky?
Verse Concepts
So, they called Barnabas, "Zeus," and Paul "Hermes," because Paul was the principal speaker. Then the priest of Zeus, whose temple was at the entrance of the city, brought bulls and wreaths of flowers to the gates [of the heathen temple], wanting to offer [animal] sacrifices on behalf of the crowds.