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NASB | Acts 12:23 And immediately an angel of the Lord struck him because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and died. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 12:23 And at once an angel of the Lord struck him down because he did not give God the glory [and instead permitted himself to be worshiped], and he was eaten by worms and died [five days later]. |
Bible Question: eaten by worms and died? does that mean something in particular? I have often wondered on this one |
Bible Answer: Heord basically was eaten alive from the inside out by these worms. Truly a horrid death. In that time to be eaten by worms was considered to be one of the most disgraceful ways to die. I think that God was sending a strong message about the consequences of sinful pride. Praise God that He does not always punish people immediately as He did Herod, but all will face judgement. 2 Samuel 24:16,17 is another time with the hand of Lord struck out in punishment. |
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