Thematic Bible: Jupiter
Thematic Bible
Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Jupiter
They called Barnabas 'Zeus,' and Paul, as being the principal speaker, 'Hermes.'
Verse Concepts
Jupiter » Equivalent to zeus, a greek and roman deity
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 Concepts
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.