Acts 11:7
New International Version
Then I heard a voice telling me, ‘Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.’

New Living Translation
And I heard a voice say, ‘Get up, Peter; kill and eat them.’

English Standard Version
And I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Rise, Peter; kill and eat.’

Berean Standard Bible
Then I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter, kill and eat.’

Berean Literal Bible
And also I heard a voice saying to me, 'Having risen up, Peter, kill and eat.'

King James Bible
And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat.

New King James Version
And I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Rise, Peter; kill and eat.’

New American Standard Bible
I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter; kill and eat.’

NASB 1995
“I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter; kill and eat.’

NASB 1977
“And I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Arise, Peter; kill and eat.’

Legacy Standard Bible
And I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Rise up, Peter; slaughter and eat.’

Amplified Bible
and I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter; kill and eat.’

Christian Standard Bible
I also heard a voice telling me, ‘Get up, Peter; kill and eat.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then I also heard a voice telling me, Get up, Peter; kill and eat!’”

American Standard Version
And I heard also a voice saying unto me, Rise, Peter; kill and eat.

Contemporary English Version
I heard a voice saying to me, "Peter, get up! Kill these and eat them."

English Revised Version
And I heard also a voice saying unto me, Rise, Peter; kill and eat.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I also heard a voice telling me, 'Get up, Peter! Kill these animals, and eat them.'

Good News Translation
Then I heard a voice saying to me, 'Get up, Peter; kill and eat!'

International Standard Version
I also heard a voice telling me, 'Get up, Peter! Kill something and eat it.'

Majority Standard Bible
Then I heard a voice saying to me, ?Get up, Peter, kill and eat.?

NET Bible
I also heard a voice saying to me, 'Get up, Peter; slaughter and eat!'

New Heart English Bible
I also heard a voice saying to me, 'Rise, Peter, kill and eat.'

Webster's Bible Translation
And I heard a voice saying to me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat.

Weymouth New Testament
I also heard a voice saying to me, "'Rise, Peter, kill and eat.'

World English Bible
I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Rise, Peter, kill and eat!’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and I heard a voice saying to me, Having risen, Peter, slay and eat;

Berean Literal Bible
And also I heard a voice saying to me, 'Having risen up, Peter, kill and eat.'

Young's Literal Translation
and I heard a voice saying to me, Having risen, Peter, slay and eat;

Smith's Literal Translation
And I heard a voice saying to me, Having risen, Peter, kill and eat.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I heard also a voice saying to me: Arise, Peter; kill and eat.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then I also heard a voice saying to me: ‘Rise up, Peter. Kill and eat.’

New American Bible
I also heard a voice say to me, ‘Get up, Peter. Slaughter and eat.’

New Revised Standard Version
I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter; kill and eat.’
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then I heard a voice saying to me, Simon, arise, kill and eat.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And I heard a voice that said to me, 'Shimeon, arise, slay and eat.'
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And I heard a voice saying to me, Rise, Peter, kill and eat.

Godbey New Testament
And I also heard a voice saying to me, Arising, Peter; slay and eat.

Haweis New Testament
Then I heard a voice saying to me, Rise, Peter; slay and eat.

Mace New Testament
then I heard a voice, which said, rise, Peter; kill and eat.

Weymouth New Testament
I also heard a voice saying to me, "'Rise, Peter, kill and eat.'

Worrell New Testament
And I heard also a voice, saying to me, 'Arising, Peter, kill and eat.'

Worsley New Testament
And I heard a voice saying to me, Rise, Peter, kill and eat.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Peter's Report at Jerusalem
6I looked at it closely and saw four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, reptiles, and birds of the air. 7Then I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter, kill and eat.’ 8‘No, Lord,’ I said, ‘for nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’…

Cross References
Acts 10:13
Then a voice said to him: “Get up, Peter, kill and eat!”

Genesis 9:3
Everything that lives and moves will be food for you; just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you all things.

Mark 7:14-19
Once again Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “All of you, listen to Me and understand: / Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him; but the things that come out of a man, these are what defile him.” / If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear. ...

Matthew 15:10-11
Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand. / A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.”

Leviticus 11:1-47
The LORD spoke again to Moses and Aaron, telling them, / “Say to the Israelites, ‘Of all the beasts of the earth, these ones you may eat: / You may eat any animal that has a split hoof completely divided and that chews the cud. ...

Deuteronomy 14:3-21
You must not eat any detestable thing. / These are the animals that you may eat: The ox, the sheep, the goat, / the deer, the gazelle, the roe deer, the wild goat, the ibex, the antelope, and the mountain sheep. ...

Romans 14:14
I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.

1 Timothy 4:4-5
For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, / because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

Ezekiel 4:14
“Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I have never defiled myself. From my youth until now I have not eaten anything found dead or mauled by wild beasts. No unclean meat has ever entered my mouth.”

Isaiah 66:17
“Those who consecrate and purify themselves to enter the groves—to follow one in the center of those who eat the flesh of swine and vermin and rats—will perish together,” declares the LORD.

Hosea 9:3
They will not remain in the land of the LORD; Ephraim will return to Egypt and eat unclean food in Assyria.

Colossians 2:16-17
Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ.

Galatians 2:11-14
When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. / For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group. / The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray. ...

1 Corinthians 10:25-27
Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, / for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.” / If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat anything set before you without raising questions of conscience.

Daniel 1:8
But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself.


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Acts 11
1. Peter, being accused for preaching to the Gentiles,
5. makes his defense;
18. which is accepted.
19. The gospel being spread in Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch,
22. Barnabas is sent to confirm them.
26. The disciples are first called Christians at Antioch.
27. They send relief to the brothers in Judea in time of famine.














Then I heard a voice saying to me
This phrase indicates a divine communication, often understood as a direct revelation from God. In biblical context, hearing a voice from heaven is a significant event, as seen in other instances such as the baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:17) and the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:5). This emphasizes the importance of the message being delivered. The voice is authoritative and commands attention, suggesting that what follows is of divine origin and should be heeded.

‘Get up, Peter
The command to "get up" signifies urgency and action. Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, is specifically addressed, highlighting his role as a leader in the early church. This moment is pivotal for Peter, as it challenges his understanding of Jewish dietary laws and the inclusion of Gentiles in the Christian faith. The personal address underscores Peter's responsibility to respond to God's call and to lead others in this new direction.

kill and eat.’
This directive challenges Jewish dietary laws found in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14, which distinguish between clean and unclean animals. The command to "kill and eat" symbolizes a break from traditional Jewish customs, pointing to the broader acceptance of Gentiles into the Christian community. This moment foreshadows the inclusion of all nations in God's salvation plan, as prophesied in Isaiah 49:6. It also reflects Jesus' teaching in Mark 7:18-19, where He declares all foods clean, emphasizing the internal purity over external observance. This command is a type of Christ's fulfillment of the law, showing that the old covenant restrictions are lifted in the new covenant through Jesus.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Peter
One of Jesus' twelve apostles, a key leader in the early Christian church. He is the central figure in this passage, receiving a vision from God.

2. Voice from Heaven
Represents God's direct communication with Peter, instructing him to break traditional Jewish dietary laws.

3. Vision of Unclean Animals
Peter sees a sheet filled with animals considered unclean by Jewish law, symbolizing the breaking of barriers between Jews and Gentiles.

4. Joppa
The city where Peter was staying when he received the vision. It is significant as a place of revelation and change.

5. Cornelius
A Roman centurion whose household would soon receive the Gospel, representing the inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian faith.
Teaching Points
Divine Revelation and Obedience
God sometimes challenges our preconceived notions and traditions. We must be open to His leading, even when it contradicts our understanding.

Breaking Down Barriers
The vision signifies the breaking down of ethnic and cultural barriers in the spread of the Gospel. Christians are called to embrace all people as potential recipients of God's grace.

Courage to Change
Peter's willingness to act on the vision demonstrates the courage required to change long-held beliefs and practices in light of God's revelation.

Inclusivity in the Gospel
The message of salvation is for all people, regardless of background. This passage encourages believers to reach out beyond their comfort zones.

Listening to God's Voice
Like Peter, we must be attentive to God's voice, which may come through prayer, scripture, or other means, guiding us in new directions.Verse 7. - Also a voice for a voice, A.V. and T.R.; rise for arise, A.V.; kilt for day, A.V.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

I heard
ἤκουσα (ēkousa)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

a voice
φωνῆς (phōnēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language.

saying
λεγούσης (legousēs)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

to me,
μοι (moi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

‘Get up,
Ἀναστάς (Anastas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.

Peter,
Πέτρε (Petre)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.

kill
θῦσον (thyson)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2380: A primary verb; properly, to rush, i.e. to sacrifice; by extension to immolate.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

eat.’
φάγε (phage)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 5315: A primary verb; to eat.


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