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Symbols of Judgment
Commentators agree that the "blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke" are not literal descriptions of Pentecost. Instead, they are powerful, symbolic images drawn from the Old Testament to represent the calamities of war, divine judgment, and destruction, with many scholars pointing to the future destruction of Jerusalem as a partial fulfillment.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 2:19
18th Century
Theologian
Verses 19-20. I will show wonders. Literally, "I will give signs" (Greek: dwsw terata). The word in Hebrew, mophethim, p…
AT Robertson
On Acts 2:19
Wonders (τερατα). Apparently akin to the verb τηρεω, to watch like a wonder in the sky,
miracle (μιραχυλυμ…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 2:19
19th Century
Bishop
And I will show wonders in heaven above. Saint Peter quotes the terrifying words that follow, apparently for the sake of the promise with …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 2:14–21
19th Century
Preacher
But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said to them, You men of Judea, and all you who dwell at Jerusalem, let this b…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 2:19
Positively, Peter explains the phenomena taking place among the early Christians at Pentecost as fulfilling Joel 2:28–32. His use of the Joel passa…
John Calvin
On Acts 2:19
16th Century
Theologian
And I will show wonders. We must first see what is meant by this great day of the Lord. Some interpret it as referring to the former comin…
John Gill
On Acts 2:19
17th Century
Pastor
And I will show wonders in heaven above
The word above is not in Joel, nor in the Syriac version here, as neither th…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 2:14–21
17th Century
Minister
Peter's sermon shows that he was thoroughly recovered from his fall, and thoroughly restored to the Divine favour; for he who had denied Christ, no…