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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 19:34

But when they knew - When they perceived or ascertained.That he was a Jew - There was a general prejudice against the Jews. They were disposed to charge the whole difficulty on Jews - esteeming Christians to be but a sect of the Jews. They were, therefore, indiscriminate in their wrath, and unwilling to listen to any defense.With one voice - Unitedly, in one continued shout and clamor.About the space of two hours - The day, from sunrise to sunset, among the Greeks and Romans, was divided into... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 19:33-34

Acts 19:33-34. And they Namely, the artificers and workmen; drew Greek, προεβιβασαν , thrust forward; Alexander Probably some well- known Christian whom they saw in the crowd; the Jews Whom he had offended by embracing the gospel; pushing him forward To expose him to the enraged multitude, as one who was active in destroying the established religion. And Alexander, beckoning with his hand In token of desiring silence; would have made a defence For himself and his brethren. But, ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 19:23-41

A riot in Ephesus (19:23-41)Paul preached and taught in Ephesus for almost three years (see 20:31), and many people became Christians. Ephesus was considered to be the home of the goddess Artemis (or Diana), and the citizens of Ephesus were the honoured guardians of the magnificent temple of Artemis in their city. With so many people turning from the worship of Artemis, the temple was losing its popularity. Furthermore, local silversmiths who made small images and household shrines of the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 19:34

knew . Greek. epiginosko. App-132 . all with one voice . . . out . Literally one voice came from (Greek. ek) all crying out. about, &c . = as it were for (Greek. epi) two hours. Figure of speech Battologia. App-6 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 19:33-34

Acts 19:33-34. Alexander, &c.— Many writers suppose that this was Alexander the coppersmith, who was one of the most violent judaizing Christians, consequently one of the greatest enemies of St. Paul, and most in favour with the unbelievingJews, of any who professed Christianity; and, if so, no wonder that the Jews should be desirous of his making his oration to the people. But when he himself would have spoken, and beckoned with his hand for silence, the people would not hear him; for they... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 19:34

34. But when they knew he was a Jew, all with one voice, for the space of two hours, cried out, Great is Diana, &c.—The very appearance of a Jew had the opposite effect to that intended. To prevent him obtaining a hearing, they drowned his voice in one tumultuous shout in honor of their goddess, which rose to such frantic enthusiasm as took two hours to exhaust itself. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:23-41

The riot in Ephesus 19:23-41This incident reveals more about the effects of the gospel on Ephesian society and religion (cf. Acts 19:13-20)."Luke’s purpose in presenting this vignette is clearly apologetic, in line with his argument for the religio licita status of Christianity (cf. Panel 5 [Acts 16:6 to Acts 19:20]) and in anticipation of the themes stressed in Paul’s speeches of defense (Panel 6, esp. chs. 22-26). Politically, Luke’s report of the friendliness of the Asiarchs (’officials of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:33-34

The crowd’s reaction to Alexander showed distinct hostility toward him. Apparently Alexander was a leading unbelieving Jew who wanted the crowd to understand that even though Paul was a Jew the local Jewish community did not approve of him (cf. Acts 18:12-17). However, like Gallio in Corinth, this crowd did not distinguish between Christianity and Judaism. Both faiths stood against idolatry. Perhaps the crowd assumed Alexander wanted to defend Paul who was also a Jew. This Alexander may be the... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 19:1-41

Ephesus1-41. Paul at Ephesus. Opposition of the manufacturers of idols. St. Paul, leaving Antioch in S. Galatia (see Acts 18:23), approached Ephesus not by the usual level route leading through Colossæ and Laodicea (see Colossians 2:1), but through the northern and more mountainous route leading down the Cayster valley (see Acts 19:1, ’the upper coasts,’ RV ’the upper country’). He stayed at Ephesus over two years and three months, see Acts 19:8, Acts 19:10, Acts 19:22 (in Acts 20:31 the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Acts 19:34

(34) When they knew that he was a Jew.—Better, when they recognised. read more