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sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. <a href="/nkjv/acts/19.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when they heard this, they were full of wrath and cried out, saying, “Great is Diana of the Ephesians!” <a href="/nasb_/acts/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When they heard this and were filled with rage, they began shouting, saying, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” <a href="/nasb/acts/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> When they heard this and were filled with rage, they began crying out, saying, &#8220Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when they heard this and were filled with rage, they began crying out, saying, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” <a href="/lsb/acts/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> When they heard this and were filled with rage, they began crying out, saying, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” <a href="/amp/acts/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When they heard this, they were filled with rage, and they began shouting, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” <a href="/csb/acts/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When they had heard this, they were filled with rage and began to cry out, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians! ” <a href="/hcsb/acts/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When they had heard this, they were filled with rage and began to cry out, &#8220Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when they heard this they were filled with wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. <a href="/cev/acts/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When the workers heard this, they got angry and started shouting, "Great is Artemis, the goddess of the Ephesians!" <a href="/erv/acts/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when they heard this, they were filled with wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. <a href="/gwt/acts/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Demetrius' workers and the others heard this, they became furious and began shouting, "Artemis of the Ephesians is great!" <a href="/gnt/acts/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> As the crowd heard these words, they became furious and started shouting, "Great is Artemis of Ephesus!" <a href="/isv/acts/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> When they heard this, they became furious and began to shout, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!" <a href="/msb/acts/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the men heard this, they were enraged and began shouting, ?Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!? <a href="/net/acts/19.htm">NET Bible</a> When they heard this they became enraged and began to shout, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!" <a href="/nheb/acts/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When they heard this they were filled with anger, and began to shout, saying, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians." <a href="/wbt/acts/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. <a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> After listening to this harangue, they became furiously angry and kept calling out, "Great is the Ephesian Diana!" <a href="/web/acts/19.htm">World English Bible</a> When they heard this they were filled with anger, and cried out, saying, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And having heard, and having become full of wrath, they were crying out, saying, “Great [is] the Artemis of the Ephesians!” <a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having heard, and having become full of rage, they were crying out saying, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians." <a href="/ylt/acts/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they having heard, and having become full of wrath, were crying out, saying, 'Great is the Artemis of the Ephesians!' <a href="/slt/acts/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having heard, and been filled with wrath, they cried, saying, Great the Diana of the Ephesians.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Having heard these things, they were full of anger, and cried out, saying: Great is Diana of the Ephesians. <a href="/cpdv/acts/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Upon hearing this, they were filled with anger, and they cried out, saying, “Great is Diana of the Ephesians!” <a href="/nabre/acts/19.htm">New American Bible</a> When they heard this, they were filled with fury and began to shout, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When they heard this, they were enraged and shouted, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when they heard these things they were filled with wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Ar’te-mis of the E-phe’si-ans. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when they heard these things, they were filled with rage and were crying out and saying, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> When they heard this, they were full of anger, and cried out, saying: Great is Diana of the Ephesians! <a href="/godbey/acts/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And hearing and being filled with rage, they continued to cry out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. <a href="/haweis/acts/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> On hearing this then, and being filled with rage, they cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. <a href="/mace/acts/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> at these words, they were fir'd with indignation, and cry'd out, "great is Diana of the Ephesians." <a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> After listening to this harangue, they became furiously angry and kept calling out, "Great is the Ephesian Diana!" <a href="/worrell/acts/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, hearing this, and becoming full of wrath, they were crying aloud, saying, "Great is Diana of the Ephesians!" <a href="/worsley/acts/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Hearing this and being filled with rage, they cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. <a href="/parallel/acts/19-28.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=6462" 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/19.htm">The Riot in Ephesus</a> …27There is danger not only that our business will fall into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited and her majesty deposed—she who is worshiped by all the province of Asia and the whole world.” 28<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: Akousantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">the men heard this,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenoi (V-APM-NMP) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">they were</a> <a href="/greek/4134.htm" title="4134: plēreis (Adj-NMP) -- Full, abounding in, complete, completely occupied with. From pletho; replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete."></a> <a href="/greek/2372.htm" title="2372: thymou (N-GMS) -- An outburst of passion, wrath. From thuo; passion.">enraged</a> <a href="/greek/2896.htm" title="2896: ekrazon (V-IIA-3P) -- To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to croak or scream, i.e. to call aloud.">and began shouting,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: Megalē (Adj-NFS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">“Great is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/735.htm" title="735: Artemis (N-NFS) -- Probably from the same as artemon; prompt; Artemis, the name of a Grecian goddess borrowed by the Asiatics for one of their deities.">Artemis</a> <a href="/greek/2180.htm" title="2180: Ephesiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Ephesian, of Ephesus. From Ephesos; an Ephesian or inhabitant of Ephesus.">of the Ephesians!”</a> 29Soon the whole city was in disarray. They rushed together into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia.…<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="/1_kings/18-26.htm">1 Kings 18:26-28</a> And they took the bull that was given them, prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon, shouting, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no sound, and no one answered as they leaped around the altar they had made. / At noon Elijah began to taunt them, saying, “Shout louder, for he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or occupied, or on a journey. Perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened!” / So they shouted louder and cut themselves with knives and lances, as was their custom, until the blood gushed over them. <a href="/isaiah/44-13.htm">Isaiah 44:13-20</a> The woodworker extends a measuring line; he marks it out with a stylus; he shapes it with chisels and outlines it with a compass. He fashions it in the likeness of man, like man in all his glory, that it may dwell in a shrine. / He cuts down cedars or retrieves a cypress or oak. He lets it grow strong among the trees of the forest. He plants a laurel, and the rain makes it grow. / It serves as fuel for man. He takes some of it to warm himself, and he kindles a fire and bakes his bread. He also fashions it into a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to it. ... <a href="/jeremiah/50-38.htm">Jeremiah 50:38</a> A drought is upon her waters, and they will be dried up. For it is a land of graven images, and the people go mad over idols. <a href="/ezekiel/8-14.htm">Ezekiel 8:14-15</a> Then He brought me to the entrance of the north gate of the house of the LORD, and I saw women sitting there, weeping for Tammuz. / “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see this? Yet you will see even greater abominations than these.” <a href="/jonah/1-5.htm">Jonah 1:5</a> The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the ship’s cargo into the sea to lighten the load. But Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24</a> When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” <a href="/mark/15-13.htm">Mark 15:13-14</a> And they shouted back, “Crucify Him!” / “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!” <a href="/luke/23-18.htm">Luke 23:18-23</a> But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” / (Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) / Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again, ... <a href="/john/19-15.htm">John 19:15</a> At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests. <a href="/romans/1-25.htm">Romans 1:25</a> They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-5.htm">1 Corinthians 8:5-6</a> For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-20.htm">1 Corinthians 10:20-21</a> No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons. / You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-16.htm">2 Corinthians 6:16</a> What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” <a href="/galatians/4-8.htm">Galatians 4:8</a> Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. <a href="/ephesians/5-5.htm">Ephesians 5:5</a> For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.they.<a href="/acts/7-54.htm">Acts 7:54</a> When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.<a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Acts 16:19-24</a> And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, … <a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Acts 21:28-31</a> Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place… and cried.<a href="/acts/19-34.htm">Acts 19:34,35</a> But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians… <a href="/1_samuel/5-3.htm">1 Samuel 5:3-5</a> And when they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, Dagon was fallen upon his face to the earth before the ark of the LORD. And they took Dagon, and set him in his place again… <a href="/1_kings/18-26.htm">1 Kings 18:26-29</a> And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. 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The context is the economic threat posed by Paul's preaching against idolatry, which endangered their trade of making silver shrines of Artemis. The hearing here is not just auditory but involves understanding the implications of the message against their livelihood and religious practices.they were enraged The anger of the men is a response to the perceived attack on their goddess and their economic interests. This reflects the deep-seated devotion to Artemis, a central figure in Ephesian culture and religion. The rage can be seen as a defense of their identity and way of life, which was intertwined with the worship of Artemis. This mirrors other instances in scripture where economic interests clash with the spread of the Gospel, such as the opposition Paul faced in Philippi (<a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Acts 16:19-24</a>).and began shouting The shouting indicates a public and collective outcry, a common form of protest in ancient times. This public demonstration shows the intensity of their emotions and the communal nature of their worship. It also serves to rally others to their cause, creating a mob mentality that can quickly escalate into violence, as seen in other biblical accounts of public unrest (e.g., <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Acts 14:19</a>).“Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” Artemis was a major deity in Ephesus, and her temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The phrase underscores the civic pride and religious fervor of the Ephesians. Artemis was not only a religious figure but also a symbol of the city's prosperity and cultural identity. This chant is both a declaration of faith and a defense against the perceived threat of Paul's teachings. Theologically, this highlights the conflict between the worship of created things and the worship of the Creator, a theme echoed in <a href="/romans/1-25.htm">Romans 1:25</a>. The phrase also contrasts with the Christian proclamation of the greatness of Jesus Christ, who is the true and living God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ephesians.htm">Ephesians</a> The inhabitants of Ephesus, a major city in Asia Minor, known for its temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. 2. <a href="/topical/a/artemis.htm">Artemis</a> A Greek goddess worshiped in Ephesus, associated with fertility and the hunt. The temple of Artemis in Ephesus was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. 3. <a href="/topical/d/demetrius.htm">Demetrius</a> A silversmith in Ephesus who incited the crowd against Paul and his companions because their preaching threatened his trade of making silver shrines of Artemis. 4. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> An apostle spreading the Gospel in Ephesus, whose teachings were causing a significant shift away from idol worship. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_riot_in_ephesus.htm">The Riot in Ephesus</a> A significant event where the local craftsmen, led by Demetrius, stirred up the city against Paul and his companions due to the perceived threat to their livelihood and the worship of Artemis.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_idolatry.htm">The Danger of Idolatry</a> Idolatry is not just the worship of physical idols but anything that takes the place of God in our lives. We must examine our hearts for modern-day idols. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> Following Christ may lead to opposition and conflict, as seen in Paul's experience in Ephesus. Believers should be prepared to stand firm in their faith despite societal pressures. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a> The Gospel has the power to transform societies and challenge deeply held beliefs and practices. We should be bold in sharing the truth, trusting in its transformative power. <a href="/topical/c/community_influence.htm">Community Influence</a> The reaction of the Ephesians shows how cultural and economic interests can influence religious beliefs. Christians should be aware of how societal values can impact their faith. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_opposition.htm">Responding to Opposition</a> Paul’s experience teaches us to respond to opposition with wisdom and courage, relying on God’s guidance and protection.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 19</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_greek_goddess_artemis.htm">Who is the Greek goddess Artemis?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_main_themes_in_ephesians.htm">What are the main themes in Ephesians?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_demetrius_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Demetrius in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'no_peace_for_the_wicked'.htm">What is Ephesus's biblical significance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) They were full of wrath, and cried out.--Better, they went on crying out, the tense implying continued action.Great is Diana of the Ephesians.--The cry was probably the usual chorus of the festivals of Artemis. Stress was now laid on the distinctive adjective, "Great she was, whoever might attack her greatness."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 28. - This for these sayings, A.V.; filled with wrath for full of wrath, A.V. Great is Diana, etc. A notable instance of assertion and clamor crying down reason and truth. <a href="/commentaries/acts/19-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [the men] heard [this], Ἀκούσαντες (Akousantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. they were γενόμενοι (genomenoi) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. enraged θυμοῦ (thymou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2372.htm">Strong's 2372: </a> An outburst of passion, wrath. From thuo; passion. [and] began shouting, ἔκραζον (ekrazon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud. “Great [is] Μεγάλη (Megalē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. Artemis Ἄρτεμις (Artemis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_735.htm">Strong's 735: </a> Probably from the same as artemon; prompt; Artemis, the name of a Grecian goddess borrowed by the Asiatics for one of their deities. of [the] Ephesians!” Ἐφεσίων (Ephesiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2180.htm">Strong's 2180: </a> Ephesian, of Ephesus. 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