Acts 13:34
What does Acts 13:34 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 13:34 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 13:34 means
Paul further elaborates on Jesus’s resurrection from the dead, emphasizing that He would 'no more return to corruption.' This means Jesus's resurrected body is immortal and imperishable, ensuring His eternal victory over death. Paul then connects this certainty to a promise found in Isaiah 55:3: 'I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David.' This prophecy, typically understood as the everlasting covenant with David, is here applied to Jesus, indicating that He is the permanent and incorruptible heir to David’s throne, establishing an enduring kingdom.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he hath spoken on this wise, I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he hath spoken on this wise, I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And about his coming back from the dead, never again to go to destruction, he has said these words, I will give you the holy and certain mercies of David.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`And that He did raise him up out of the dead, no more to return to corruption, he hath said thus--I will give to you the faithful kindnesses of David;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And to shew that he raised him up from the dead, not to return now any more to corruption, he said thus: I will give you the holy things of David, faithful.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But that he raised him from among [the] dead, no more to return to corruption, he spoke thus: I will give to you the faithful mercies of David.
Context
Following the use of Psalm 2 to explain Jesus's resurrection in verse 33, this verse offers additional scriptural support, focusing on Jesus's permanent triumph over corruption. This further differentiates Jesus's resurrection from any ordinary revivification, highlighting its eternal significance. This detailed explanation sets up a direct contrast with King David's fate in verses 35-37, demonstrating that unlike David, Jesus's body did not undergo corruption, thereby confirming His unique identity as the Holy One of God and the promised Messiah.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Hosea 3:5
afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek Jehovah their God, and David their king, and shall come with fear unto Jehovah and to his goodness in the latter days.
- Isaiah 55:3
Incline your ear, and come unto me; hear, and your soul shall live: and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
- Psalms 89:19
Then thou spakest in vision to thy saints, And saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
- 2 Samuel 23:5
Verily my house is not so with God; Yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, Ordered in all things, and sure: For it is all my salvation, and allmydesire, Although he maketh it not to grow.
- Zechariah 12:8
In that day shall Jehovah defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David; and the house of David shall be as God, as the angel of Jehovah before them.
- Ezekiel 34:23
And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.
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