Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 17:25
Neither is worshipped with men’s hands - The word here rendered “worshipped” (θεραπέυεται therapeuetai) denotes to “serve”; to wait upon; and then to render religious service or homage. There is reference here, undoubtedly, to a notion prevalent among the pagan, that the gods were fed or nourished by the offerings made to them. The idea is prevalent among the Hindus that the sacrifices which are made, and which are offered in the temples, are consumed by the gods themselves. Perhaps, also,... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 17:25
Is he served by for is worshipped with, A.V.; he himself for he, A.V. Served by men's hands . θεραπεύεται , is "waited upon," as a man is waited upon by his servant, who ministers to his wants; θεράπων and θεραπευτής are "an attendant." So in Hebrew: דבַעָ , to serve God; דבֵעָ , a servant of God; הדָוֹבעְ service as of the Levites in the temple, etc. Anything ; or as some take it, as if he needed anybody's help or service. The argument, as Chrysostom suggests,... read more