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Saul! Why do you persecute me?&#8217 <a href="/nlt/acts/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ <a href="/esv/acts/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ <a href="/bsb/acts/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ <a href="/blb/acts/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?' <a href="/kjv/acts/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? <a href="/nkjv/acts/22.htm">New King James Version</a> And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ <a href="/nasb_/acts/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ <a href="/nasb/acts/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> and I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, &#8216Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/acts/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ <a href="/lsb/acts/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ <a href="/amp/acts/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ <a href="/csb/acts/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? ’ <a href="/hcsb/acts/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? <a href="/cev/acts/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I fell to the ground and heard a voice asking, "Saul, Saul, why are you so cruel to me?" <a href="/erv/acts/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? <a href="/gwt/acts/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I fell to the ground and heard a voice asking me, 'Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?' <a href="/gnt/acts/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul! Why do you persecute me?' <a href="/isv/acts/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?' <a href="/msb/acts/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ?Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?? <a href="/net/acts/22.htm">NET Bible</a> Then I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?' <a href="/nheb/acts/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?' <a href="/wbt/acts/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? <a href="/wey/acts/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, "'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?' <a href="/web/acts/22.htm">World English Bible</a> I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I also fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? <a href="/blb/acts/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?' <a href="/ylt/acts/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> I fell also to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why me dost thou persecute? <a href="/slt/acts/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I fell to the ground, and heard a voice, Saul, Saul, why drivest thou me out?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And falling on the ground, I heard a voice saying to me: Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? <a href="/cpdv/acts/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And falling to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ <a href="/nabre/acts/22.htm">New American Bible</a> I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ <a href="/nrsvce/acts/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And I fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me, “Shaul, Shaul, why do you persecute me?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? <a href="/godbey/acts/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and I felt upon the ground, and heard a voice, saying to me, <FR>Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?<Fr> <a href="/haweis/acts/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? <a href="/mace/acts/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I fell to the ground, and heard a voice pronounce these words, "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?" <a href="/wey/acts/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, "'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?' <a href="/worrell/acts/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, <FR>'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?'<Fr> <a href="/worsley/acts/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, <FR>Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?<Fr> <a href="/parallel/acts/22-7.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=7408" 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/22.htm">Paul's Defense to the Crowd</a> …6About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. 7<a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also."></a> <a href="/greek/4098.htm" title="4098: epesa (V-AIA-1S) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">I fell</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</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/1475.htm" title="1475: edaphos (N-ANS) -- The base, ground, bottom. From the base of hedraios; a basis, i.e. The soil.">ground</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: ēkousa (V-AIA-1S) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard</a> <a href="/greek/5456.htm" title="5456: phōnēs (N-GFS) -- Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language.">a voice</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legousēs (V-PPA-GFS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">say</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">to me,</a> <a href="/greek/4549.htm" title="4549: Saoul (N-VMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Saul, the Jewish name of Paul.">‘Saul,</a> <a href="/greek/4549.htm" title="4549: Saoul (N-VMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Saul, the Jewish name of Paul.">Saul,</a> <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.">why</a> <a href="/greek/1377.htm" title="1377: diōkeis (V-PIA-2S) -- To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute.">do you persecute</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me?’ </a> 8‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ He replied.…<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="/acts/9-4.htm">Acts 9:4</a> He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” <a href="/acts/26-14.htm">Acts 26:14</a> We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ <a href="/1_corinthians/15-8.htm">1 Corinthians 15:8</a> And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth. <a href="/john/12-29.htm">John 12:29</a> The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him. <a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Matthew 17:6</a> When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror. <a href="/john/10-4.htm">John 10:4</a> When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. <a href="/john/20-16.htm">John 20:16</a> Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”). <a href="/1_samuel/3-4.htm">1 Samuel 3:4-10</a> Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.” / He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down. / Once again the LORD called, “Samuel!” So Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “My son, I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” ... <a href="/exodus/3-4.htm">Exodus 3:4</a> When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. <a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a> Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Genesis 22:11</a> Just then the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. <a href="/numbers/22-9.htm">Numbers 22:9-12</a> Then God came to Balaam and asked, “Who are these men with you?” / And Balaam said to God, “Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, sent me this message: / ‘Behold, a people has come out of Egypt, and they cover the face of the land. Now come and put a curse on them for me. Perhaps I may be able to fight against them and drive them away.’” ... <a href="/ezekiel/1-28.htm">Ezekiel 1:28</a> The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. <a href="/daniel/10-9.htm">Daniel 10:9</a> I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17</a> When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why persecute you me?Saul.<a href="/genesis/3-9.htm">Genesis 3:9</a> And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?<a href="/genesis/16-8.htm">Genesis 16:8</a> And he said, Hagar, Sarai's maid, whence camest thou? and whither wilt thou go? And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai.<a href="/genesis/22-1.htm">Genesis 22:1,11</a> And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am… why.<a href="/isaiah/43-22.htm">Isaiah 43:22-26</a> But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of me, O Israel… <a href="/jeremiah/2-5.htm">Jeremiah 2:5,9</a> Thus saith the LORD, What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become vain? … <a href="/matthew/25-45.htm">Matthew 25:45</a> Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/16-22.htm">Attacking</a> <a href="/acts/16-37.htm">Cruelly</a> <a href="/acts/19-17.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/acts/21-14.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/acts/13-28.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/acts/22-2.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/12-1.htm">Persecute</a> <a href="/acts/9-5.htm">Persecutest</a> <a href="/acts/9-5.htm">Persecuting</a> <a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/acts/19-34.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/22-8.htm">Attacking</a> <a href="/acts/26-14.htm">Cruelly</a> <a href="/acts/22-9.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/acts/22-22.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/acts/22-17.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/acts/22-9.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/22-8.htm">Persecute</a> <a href="/acts/22-8.htm">Persecutest</a> <a href="/acts/22-8.htm">Persecuting</a> <a href="/acts/22-13.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/acts/22-9.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 22</div>1. <a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Paul declares how he was converted to the faith,</a> 17. <a href="/acts/22-17.htm">and called to his apostleship.</a> 22. <a href="/acts/22-22.htm">At the very mentioning of the Gentiles the people exclaim on him.</a> 24. <a href="/acts/22-24.htm">He would have been scourged;</a> 25. <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">but claiming the privilege of a Roman, he escapes.</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/22.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/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>I fell to the ground This phrase describes Saul's physical reaction to the divine encounter on the road to Damascus. Falling to the ground is a common biblical response to a theophany or divine presence, indicating reverence, fear, or overwhelming awe. Similar reactions are seen in <a href="/ezekiel/1-28.htm">Ezekiel 1:28</a> and <a href="/daniel/10-9.htm">Daniel 10:9</a>, where individuals fall prostrate before God's glory. This act signifies Saul's immediate submission and recognition of a power greater than himself.and heard a voice say to me Hearing a voice from heaven is a significant motif in Scripture, often indicating divine communication or revelation. In the Old Testament, God frequently spoke to His prophets in this manner, as seen with Moses at the burning bush (<a href="/exodus/3-4.htm">Exodus 3:4</a>) and Samuel in the temple (<a href="/1_samuel/3-4.htm">1 Samuel 3:4</a>). The voice Saul hears is personal and direct, emphasizing the intimate nature of God's call and the importance of the message being delivered.‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ The repetition of Saul's name underscores the urgency and personal nature of the address, similar to God's call to Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-4.htm">Exodus 3:4</a>) and Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/3-10.htm">1 Samuel 3:10</a>). The question highlights the unity between Christ and His followers, as persecuting Christians is equated with persecuting Christ Himself. This reflects the teaching of Jesus in <a href="/matthew/25-40.htm">Matthew 25:40</a>, where He identifies with His people. Theologically, this underscores the concept of the Church as the Body of Christ, with believers intimately connected to their Savior. Saul's persecution of Christians is thus a direct affront to Jesus, marking a pivotal moment of conviction and transformation for Saul, who would become the Apostle Paul.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul (Paul)</a> Originally a zealous Pharisee and persecutor of Christians, Saul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus marks a pivotal transformation in his life, leading to his conversion and subsequent mission as the Apostle Paul. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The risen Lord who appears to Saul in a vision, identifying Himself with the persecuted Christians and initiating Saul's conversion. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_road_to_damascus.htm">The Road to Damascus</a> The location of Saul's dramatic encounter with Jesus, symbolizing a journey from spiritual blindness to enlightenment and faith. 4. <a href="/topical/p/persecution_of_christians.htm">Persecution of Christians</a> Saul's initial mission was to arrest and persecute followers of "The Way," highlighting the early church's struggles and the transformative power of Christ's intervention. 5. <a href="/topical/v/voice_from_heaven.htm">Voice from Heaven</a> Represents divine intervention and the personal call of Jesus to Saul, emphasizing the direct and personal nature of God's call to individuals.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_encounter.htm">Divine Encounter</a> God can intervene in our lives in unexpected ways, calling us to a new purpose and direction. <a href="/topical/p/personal_call.htm">Personal Call</a> Jesus knows us personally and calls us by name, inviting us into a relationship with Him. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_grace.htm">Transformation through Grace</a> No past is too dark for God's grace to redeem and transform; Saul's life is a testament to this truth. <a href="/topical/p/persecution_and_identification_with_christ.htm">Persecution and Identification with Christ</a> Jesus identifies with His followers, and persecution against them is seen as persecution against Him. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_god's_call.htm">Responding to God's Call</a> Our response to God's call can lead to profound changes in our lives and the lives of others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 22</a> <a href="/q/did_god_rename_saul_as_paul.htm">Did God rename Saul as Paul?</a> <a href="/q/acts_9_7_vs._22_9__voice_heard_or_not.htm">Acts 9:7 vs. 22:9: Why does one passage say companions heard a voice while the other claims they did not?</a> <a href="/q/is_paul's_encounter_in_acts_26_14-15_real.htm">Is Paul's reported encounter and voice from heaven in Acts 26:14-15 verifiable, or merely subjective experience?</a> <a href="/q/was_pauland#8217;s_duty_specified_immediately.htm">Did the voice immediately specify Paul's duties? Yes (Acts 26:16-18) or No, he was told to go to Damascus for instructions (Acts 9:7; 22:10)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Saul, Saul . . .--We have again, as in <a href="/acts/9-4.htm" title="And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why persecute you me?">Acts 9:4</a>, the Hebrew form of the name. <a href="/commentaries/acts/22-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I fell ἔπεσά (epesa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. 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. ground ἔδαφος (edaphos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1475.htm">Strong's 1475: </a> The base, ground, bottom. From the base of hedraios; a basis, i.e. The soil. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. heard ἤκουσα (ēkousa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <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. a voice φωνῆς (phōnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5456.htm">Strong's 5456: </a> Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. say λεγούσης (legousēs) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to me, μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. ‘Saul, Σαοὺλ (Saoul) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4549.htm">Strong's 4549: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Saul, the Jewish name of Paul. Saul, Σαούλ (Saoul) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4549.htm">Strong's 4549: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Saul, the Jewish name of Paul. why 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. do you persecute διώκεις (diōkeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1377.htm">Strong's 1377: </a> To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute. Me?’ με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/22-7.htm">Acts 22:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/22-7.htm">Acts 22:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/22-7.htm">Acts 22:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/22-7.htm">Acts 22:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/22-7.htm">Acts 22:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/22-7.htm">Acts 22:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/22-7.htm">Acts 22:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/22-7.htm">Acts 22:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/22-7.htm">Acts 22:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/22-7.htm">Acts 22:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/22-7.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 22:7 I fell to the ground and heard (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/22-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 22:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 22:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/22-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 22:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 22:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>