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But when they perceived that he was a Jew, all with one voice for a time of about two hours cried out, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"
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Prejudice Drowns Out Reason
Commentators explain that as soon as the crowd identified the speaker, Alexander, as a Jew, their prejudice took over. To the mob, both Jews and Christians were enemies of their idol worship. This recognition instantly shut down any possibility of dialogue, replacing it with a two-hour, unified, irrational chant, demonstrating how prejudice fuels mob mentality.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But when they knew. When they perceived or ascertained.
That he was a Jew. There was a general prejudice against the Jews.…
When they perceived (επιγνοντες). Recognizing, coming to know fully and clearly (επι-), second aorist (ingressive) active particip…
19th Century
Anglican
When they knew that he was a Jew.—Better, when they recognised.
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The Jewish community at Ephesus was large and enjoyed a number of special exemptions granted by past provincial proconsuls. Yet it also suffered fr…
16th Century
Protestant
Great is Diana of the Ephesians. This was a clamorous confession, but without any soundness; nor did it proceed from the faith of the hear…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But when they knew that he was a Jew And so equally an enemy to their idolatry, as Paul and his companions were, whe…
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