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Listen! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/acts/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> And Peter said, “How could the two of you even think of conspiring to test the Spirit of the Lord like this? The young men who buried your husband are just outside the door, and they will carry you out, too.” <a href="/esv/acts/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> But Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” <a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord?” Peter replied. “Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.” <a href="/blb/acts/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Peter said to her, "Why is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those having buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out." <a href="/kjv/acts/5.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. <a href="/nkjv/acts/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Peter said to her, “Why is it that you have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out as well.” <a href="/nasb/acts/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Peter said to her, &#8220Why is it that you have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out as well.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Peter said to her, “Why is it that you have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they shall carry you out as well.” <a href="/lsb/acts/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Peter said to her, “Why is it that you have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Behold, the feet of those who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out as well.” <a href="/amp/acts/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Peter said to her, “How could you two have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Look! The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.” <a href="/csb/acts/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Peter said to her, “Why did you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Peter said to her, &#8220Why did you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out!&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> But Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to try the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them that have buried thy husband are at the door, and they shall carry thee out. <a href="/cev/acts/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then Peter said, "Why did the two of you agree to test the Lord's Spirit? The men who buried Ananias are by the door, and they will carry you out!" <a href="/erv/acts/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> But Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and they shall carry thee out. <a href="/gwt/acts/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Peter said to her, "How could you and your husband agree to test the Lord's Spirit? Those who buried your husband are standing at the door, and they will carry you outside for burial." <a href="/gnt/acts/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> So Peter said to her, "Why did you and your husband decide to put the Lord's Spirit to the test? The men who buried your husband are at the door right now, and they will carry you out too!" <a href="/isv/acts/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> "How could you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord?" Peter asked her. "Listen! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and these men will carry you outside as well." <a href="/msb/acts/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord?? Peter replied. ?Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.? <a href="/net/acts/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Peter then told her, "Why have you agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out!" <a href="/nheb/acts/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But Peter asked her, "How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out." <a href="/wbt/acts/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Peter said to her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold the feet of them who have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. <a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "How was it," replied Peter, "that you two agreed to try an experiment upon the Spirit of the Lord? The men who have buried your husband are already at the door, and they will carry you out." <a href="/web/acts/5.htm">World English Bible</a> But Peter asked her, “How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Peter said to her, “How was it agreed by you to tempt the Spirit of the LORD? Behold, the feet of those who buried your husband [are] at the door, and they will carry you forth”; <a href="/blb/acts/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Peter said to her, "Why is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those having buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out." <a href="/ylt/acts/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Peter said unto her, 'How was it agreed by you, to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? lo, the feet of those who did bury thy husband are at the door, and they shall carry thee forth;' <a href="/slt/acts/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Peter said to her, For what was it agreed by you to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them having interred thy husband at the door, and they shall carry thee out.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Peter said unto her: Why have you agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold the feet of them who have buried thy husband are at the door, and they shall carry thee out. <a href="/cpdv/acts/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Peter said to her: “Why have you agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they shall carry you out!” <a href="/nabre/acts/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Peter said to her, “Why did you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen, the footsteps of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Simon Peter said to her, Because you have been partners to tempt the Spirit of the LORD, behold the feet of the men who have buried your husband are at the door, and they shall carry you out also. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Shimeon said to her, “Because you have agreed to tempt The Spirit of THE LORD JEHOVAH, behold the feet of those who buried your husband are at the door and they will take you out.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But Peter said to her: Why is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they shall carry you out. <a href="/godbey/acts/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Peter said to her; Why has it been agreed with you to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of those having buried thy husband are at the door, and they will carry thee out. <a href="/haweis/acts/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have conspired together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? see, the feet of them who have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. <a href="/mace/acts/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then Peter said to her, how comes it that you have conspir'd together, to tempt the spirit of the Lord? see there at the door the men that are come from burying thy husband, and they shall carry thee out likewise. <a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "How was it," replied Peter, "that you two agreed to try an experiment upon the Spirit of the Lord? The men who have buried your husband are already at the door, and they will carry you out." <a href="/worrell/acts/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But Peter said to her, "Why is it that it was agreed by you to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out." <a href="/worsley/acts/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then Peter said unto her, Wherefore have ye agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold the feet of those, who have been burying thy husband, now at the door, and they shall carry thee out. <a href="/parallel/acts/5-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1298" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm">Ananias and Sapphira</a> …8“Tell me,” said Peter, “is this the price you and your husband got for the land?” “Yes,” she answered, “that is the price.” 9<a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“How</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">could you</a> <a href="/greek/4856.htm" title="4856: synephōnēthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To agree with, harmonize with, agree together. From sumphonos; to be harmonious, i.e. to accord or stipulate.">agree</a> <a href="/greek/3985.htm" title="3985: peirasai (V-ANA) -- To try, tempt, test. From peira; to test, i.e. Endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline.">to test</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-ANS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">of the Lord?”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter replied.</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">“Look,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4228.htm" title="4228: podes (N-NMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot.">feet</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the men who</a> <a href="/greek/2290.htm" title="2290: thapsantōn (V-APA-GMP) -- To bury. A primary verb; to celebrate funeral rites, i.e. Inter.">buried</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andra (N-AMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">husband</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">are at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2374.htm" title="2374: thyra (N-DFS) -- (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance.">door,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1627.htm" title="1627: exoisousin (V-FIA-3P) -- To bring out, carry out, sometimes out of the city for burial; I bring forth, bear, produce. From ek and phero; to bear out.">they will carry you out also.”</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> 10At that instant she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/3-13.htm">Genesis 3:13</a> Then the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” “The serpent deceived me,” she replied, “and I ate.” <a href="/2_kings/1-16.htm">2 Kings 1:16</a> And Elijah said to King Ahaziah, “This is what the LORD says: Is there really no God in Israel for you to inquire of His word? Is that why you have sent messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore you will not get up from the bed on which you are lying. You will surely die.” <a href="/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Ezekiel 11:5</a> And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds. <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/psalms/139-2.htm">Psalm 139:2</a> You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. <a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3</a> The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. <a href="/proverbs/21-30.htm">Proverbs 21:30</a> There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/29-15.htm">Isaiah 29:15</a> Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?” <a href="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Isaiah 40:13-14</a> Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor? / Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding? <a href="/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Jeremiah 23:24</a> “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. <a href="/matthew/10-26.htm">Matthew 10:26</a> So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. <a href="/luke/12-2.htm">Luke 12:2</a> There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. <a href="/john/2-25.htm">John 2:25</a> He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man. <a href="/john/16-30.htm">John 16:30</a> Now we understand that You know all things and that You have no need for anyone to question You. Because of this, we believe that You came from God.” <a href="/romans/2-16.htm">Romans 2:16</a> on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Peter said to her, How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried your husband are at the door, and shall carry you out.How.<a href="/genesis/3-9.htm">Genesis 3:9-13</a> And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? … <a href="/luke/16-2.htm">Luke 16:2</a> And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.<a href="/romans/3-19.htm">Romans 3:19</a> Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.have.<a href="/acts/23-20.htm">Acts 23:20-22</a> And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would inquire somewhat of him more perfectly… <a href="/deuteronomy/13-6.htm">Deuteronomy 13:6-8</a> If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers; … <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Proverbs 11:21</a> Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.to tempt.<a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Acts 5:3,4</a> But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? … <a href="/exodus/17-2.htm">Exodus 17:2,7</a> Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the LORD? … <a href="/numbers/14-22.htm">Numbers 14:22</a> Because all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my voice;the feet.<a href="/acts/5-6.htm">Acts 5:6</a> And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.<a href="/2_kings/6-32.htm">2 Kings 6:32</a> But Elisha sat in his house, and the elders sat with him; and the king sent a man from before him: but ere the messenger came to him, he said to the elders, See ye how this son of a murderer hath sent to take away mine head? look, when the messenger cometh, shut the door, and hold him fast at the door: is not the sound of his master's feet behind him?<a href="/romans/10-15.htm">Romans 10:15</a> And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/5-36.htm">Agree</a> <a href="/john/9-22.htm">Agreed</a> <a href="/acts/3-25.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/acts/4-3.htm">Already</a> <a href="/acts/5-6.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/john/21-18.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/acts/3-10.htm">Door</a> <a href="/acts/5-6.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Experiment</a> <a href="/john/21-20.htm">False.</a> <a href="/acts/5-2.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/acts/5-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-3.htm">Hark</a> <a href="/john/4-18.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/acts/16-37.htm">Out</a> <a href="/acts/5-8.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/20-23.htm">Tempt</a> <a href="/john/8-6.htm">Test</a> <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Try</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/15-15.htm">Agree</a> <a href="/acts/5-40.htm">Agreed</a> <a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/acts/10-41.htm">Already</a> <a href="/acts/5-10.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/acts/7-43.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/acts/10-18.htm">Door</a> <a href="/acts/5-10.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/acts/15-10.htm">Experiment</a> <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">False.</a> <a href="/acts/5-10.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/acts/5-10.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Hark</a> <a href="/acts/5-10.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/acts/16-37.htm">Out</a> <a href="/acts/5-15.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/5-32.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/15-10.htm">Tempt</a> <a href="/acts/15-10.htm">Test</a> <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/9-26.htm">Try</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 5</div>1. <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">After that Ananias and Sapphira his wife, </a> 3. <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">at Peter's rebuke had fallen down dead;</a> 12. <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">and that the rest of the apostles had wrought many miracles;</a> 14. <a href="/acts/5-14.htm">to the increase of the faith;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/5-17.htm">the apostles are again imprisoned;</a> 19. <a href="/acts/5-19.htm">but delivered by an angel bidding them preach openly to all;</a> 21. <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">when, after their teaching accordingly in the temple,</a> 29. <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">and before the council,</a> 33. <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">they are in danger to be killed; </a> 34. <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">but through the advice of Gamaliel, they are kept alive, and are only beaten;</a> 41. <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">for which they glorify God, and cease no day from preaching.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? This phrase is a direct rebuke from Peter to Sapphira, highlighting the gravity of her and her husband Ananias's actions. In biblical context, "testing the Spirit" refers to challenging or doubting God's omniscience and authority. This echoes the sin of Israel in the wilderness, where they tested God despite witnessing His miracles (<a href="/exodus/17-2.htm">Exodus 17:2</a>, <a href="/psalms/95-9.htm">Psalm 95:9</a>). The Holy Spirit, as part of the Trinity, is fully God, and to test Him is to question His divine nature and power. This incident underscores the early church's emphasis on holiness and integrity, as deceit within the community was seen as a direct affront to God.Peter replied. Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples and a leader in the early church, is the speaker. His role as an apostle gives him authority to address sin within the community. Historically, Peter's leadership is crucial in the formative years of the church, as seen in <a href="/acts/2.htm">Acts 2</a> with the Pentecost sermon. His response here is not just personal but represents the church's stance on sin and truthfulness.Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, This phrase serves as a prophetic declaration and a stark warning. The mention of "the feet of the men" indicates the immediacy and certainty of the judgment. In the cultural context of the time, burial was often swift, especially in the hot climate of the Middle East, to prevent decay. The quick succession of events emphasizes the seriousness of the sin and the swift justice of God. The imagery of the feet at the door suggests that God's judgment is imminent and unavoidable.and they will carry you out also. This final phrase confirms the impending judgment on Sapphira, mirroring the fate of her husband, Ananias. It serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin, particularly deceit against God. The early church was marked by a strong sense of community and accountability, and this incident reinforced the need for honesty and integrity. Theologically, it reflects the holiness of God and the seriousness with which He views sin, especially within His church. This event also serves as a type of divine judgment, foreshadowing the ultimate judgment that will come upon all humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' apostles, a leader in the early church, and the speaker in this passage. He confronts Sapphira about her deceit. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sapphira.htm">Sapphira</a> The wife of Ananias, who, along with her husband, conspired to deceive the apostles about the proceeds from the sale of their property. 3. <a href="/topical/a/ananias.htm">Ananias</a> Sapphira's husband, who, prior to this verse, had lied about the donation amount and was struck dead as a result. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_spirit_of_the_lord.htm">The Spirit of the Lord</a> Refers to the Holy Spirit, who is being tested by Ananias and Sapphira's deceit. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The community of believers in Jerusalem, who were living in unity and sharing their possessions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sin.htm">The Seriousness of Sin</a> Sin, especially deceit within the church, is taken seriously by God. Ananias and Sapphira's account serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_the_church.htm">Integrity in the Church</a> Believers are called to live with integrity and honesty, especially in their dealings with fellow Christians. The early church was built on trust and unity, which deceit undermines. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit is an active presence in the church, and testing or lying to the Spirit is a grave offense. This passage highlights the Spirit's role in guiding and purifying the church. <a href="/topical/a/accountability.htm">Accountability</a> Christians are accountable to God and each other. The community of believers is meant to encourage and uphold one another in truth. <a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the Lord</a> A healthy fear of the Lord is essential for believers. It leads to wisdom and a deeper understanding of God's holiness and justice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 5</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_centrism_or_a_centrist.htm">How does one achieve spiritual purification according to scripture?</a> <a href="/q/bible_on_'slaying_in_the_spirit'.htm">What does the Bible say about 'Slaying in the Spirit'?</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_to_ananias_and_sapphira.htm">What happened to Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5?</a> <a href="/q/acts_5_1-11__can_lying_cause_sudden_death.htm">Acts 5:1-11: How can two people suddenly die for lying, and is there any historical or medical evidence supporting such an event?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) To tempt the Spirit of the Lord--i.e., to try, or test, whether the Spirit that dwelt in the Apostles was really a discerner of the secrets of men's hearts. The "Spirit of the Lord" is probably used in its Old Testament sense, as the Spirit of Jehovah. The combination is rare in the New Testament, occurring only in <a href="/2_corinthians/3-17.htm" title="Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.">2Corinthians 3:17</a>, but is common in the Old, as in <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm" title="The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on me; because the LORD has anointed me to preach good tidings to the meek; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;">Isaiah 61:1</a> (quoted in <a href="/luke/4-18.htm" title="The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,">Luke 4:18</a>); <a href="/1_kings/22-24.htm" title="But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak to you?">1Kings 22:24</a>; <a href="/2_kings/2-16.htm" title="And they said to him, Behold now, there be with your servants fifty strong men; let them go, we pray you, and seek your master: lest peradventure the Spirit of the LORD has taken him up, and cast him on some mountain, or into some valley. And he said, You shall not send.">2Kings 2:16</a>.Behold, the feet of them. . . .--In this instance the coming judgment is foretold, and the announcement tended to work out its own completion. Here, to all the shame and agony that had fallen on Ananias, there was now added the bitter thought of her husband's death as in some sense caused by her, inasmuch as she might have prevented the crime that led to it. The prophetic insight given to St. Peter taught him that the messengers, whose footsteps he already heard, had another task of a like nature before them. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - But for then, A.V.; they shall carry for carry, A.V. To tempt the Spirit, etc.; i.e. thus daringly to put the Holy Ghost on trial, whether or no he is able to discern the thoughts of your evil hearts (comp. <a href="/luke/4-12.htm">Luke 4:12</a>). The feet of them, etc. The burial, including the distance to and fro, had taken three hours, and they were just returning to the Christian assembly when Sapphira was confirming her guilt as an accomplice in her husband's lie. <a href="/commentaries/acts/5-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“How Τί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. could you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. agree συνεφωνήθη (synephōnēthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4856.htm">Strong's 4856: </a> To agree with, harmonize with, agree together. From sumphonos; to be harmonious, i.e. to accord or stipulate. to test πειράσαι (peirasai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3985.htm">Strong's 3985: </a> To try, tempt, test. From peira; to test, i.e. Endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Spirit Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. of [the] Lord?” Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Peter [replied]. Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. “Look, ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. feet πόδες (podes) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4228.htm">Strong's 4228: </a> The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. of the [men who] τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. buried θαψάντων (thapsantōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2290.htm">Strong's 2290: </a> To bury. A primary verb; to celebrate funeral rites, i.e. Inter. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. husband ἄνδρα (andra) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. [are] at ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. door, θύρᾳ (thyra) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2374.htm">Strong's 2374: </a> (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they will carry you out [also].” ἐξοίσουσίν (exoisousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1627.htm">Strong's 1627: </a> To bring out, carry out, sometimes out of the city for burial; I bring forth, bear, produce. 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