Thematic Bible: Jupiter
Thematic Bible
Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Jupiter
They called Barnabas "Jupiter," and Paul "Mercury," because he was the chief speaker.
Jupiter » Equivalent to zeus, a greek and roman deity
When the town clerk had quieted the multitude, he said, "You men of Ephesus, what man is there who doesn't know that the city of the Ephesians is temple keeper of the great goddess Artemis, and of the image which fell down from Zeus?
They called Barnabas "Jupiter," and Paul "Mercury," because he was the chief speaker. The priest of Jupiter, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, and would have made a sacrifice along with the multitudes.