Acts 5:19 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:19

An angel for the angel, A.V. ; out for forth, A.V. An angel , etc. The phrase is a translation of the Old Testament phrase הוָהֹיְ כְאַלְםַ . But in Hebrew it is impossible to insert the definite article before הוָהֹיְ , and therefore the phrase is properly rendered, "the angel of the Lord." In the passage before us and other similar passages, κύριος seems to stand for הוֹיְ , and therefore the rendering of the A.V. would seem to be right, in spite of what is said by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:19

Angel-help. Angels are constantly referred to in Holy Scripture. The angel-Jehovah, or angel of the covenant, who appeared in human form to the patriarchs as a sign and foreshadowing of the Incarnation, must be distinguished from the ordinary angelic appearances. The Old Testament conception of angels is that they were agents or executors of Divine missions to individual men or to communities. Thus we have angels visiting Sodom; angel of the pestilence; angels guarding Jacob, etc. From the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:19

But the angel of the Lord - This does not denote any “particular” angel, but simply an angel. The “article” is not used in the original. The word “angel” denotes properly a “messenger,” and particularly it is applied to the pure spirits that are sent to this world on errands of mercy. See the notes on Matthew 1:20. The case here was evidently “a miracle.” An angel was employed for this special purpose, and the design might have been:To reprove the Jewish rulers, and to convince them of their... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 5:19-23

Acts 5:19-23. But the angel of the Lord opened the prison doors In spite of all the locks and bars that were upon them, and without giving any alarm to the keepers, or any of the other prisoners; and brought them forth Hereby God evidently showed how impotent the rage of the priests and rulers was against those whom he determined to support. And said, Go, stand and speak to the people They must not think they were thus miraculously delivered, in order that they might save their lives by... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 5:17-42

Opposition from Jewish leaders (5:17-42)A sizable portion of the population of Jerusalem was now Christian (cf. 2:41,47; 4:4,16,17; 5:14,16,28). And the more the church grew, the more jealous and angry the Sadducees became. Again they brought the apostles before the Sanhedrin, though God showed he could rescue them at any time, should he so desire (17-21a). The apostles knew that, because of their widespread popular support, they could have successfully resisted arrest, but they chose not to.... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 5:19

prison. Greek. phulake, the common word for "prison". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 5:19

But an angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them out, and said, Go ye, and stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this Life.An angel of the Lord ... This is another of the supernatural wonders that attended the inception of Christianity. In the very nature of things, the new faith could never have been established without the providence of God. Jesus had promised that he would be "with you always, even unto the end of the world" (Matthew 28:20);... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:19

19. by night—the same night. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 5:12-42

3. Intensified external opposition 5:12-42God’s power manifest through the apostles in blessing (Acts 3:1-26) as well as in judgment (Acts 5:1-11) made an increasingly powerful impact on the residents of Jerusalem. The Jewish leaders increased their opposition to the apostles as they had increased their opposition to Jesus. Luke preserved the record of the developing attitudes that resulted. The Sadducees became more jealous and antagonistic, the Pharisees chose to react with moderation, and... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 5:17-33

The apostles’ appearance before the Sanhedrin 5:17-33The popularity and effectiveness of the apostles riled the Sadducees just as Jesus’ popularity and effectiveness had earlier."One of the central motifs of Acts is the rejection of the Gospel by the Jewish nation. This section [Acts 5:17-42] traces a further step in rejection and persecution by the Jewish officials." [Note: Ladd, "The Acts . . .," p. 1133.] read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 5:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 5:19-23

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 5:17-42

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 5:19

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 5:19

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 5:19

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 5:12-42

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 5:17-33

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