Thematic Bible: Jupiter


Thematic Bible



They called Barnabas 'Zeus,' and Paul, as being the principal speaker, 'Hermes.' Verse ConceptsPagan GodsFalse GodsBarnabasMythologyAcclaimingSpokesmen

At length the Recorder quieted them down. "Men of Ephesus," he said, "who is there of all mankind that needs to be told that the city of Ephesus is the guardian of the temple of the great Diana and of the image which fell down from Zeus? Verse ConceptsFalling From Heaven

They called Barnabas 'Zeus,' and Paul, as being the principal speaker, 'Hermes.' And the priest of Zeus--the temple of Zeus being at the entrance to the city--brought bullocks and garlands to the gates, and in company with the crowd was intending to offer sacrifices to them.