And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
When they heard all this, they got absolutely furious and started shouting at the top of their lungs, 'Diana of Ephesus is the greatest!'
Sometimes people get really loud when they feel their beliefs are being threatened.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, the apostle Paul was preaching in Ephesus, a prosperous city in ancient Asia Minor known for its grand temple dedicated to the goddess Diana, also called Artemis. His teachings about Jesus challenged the local economy, as silversmiths who made idols for Diana feared losing their business, leading to widespread anger and a riotous crowd chanting in her defense. This event highlights the deep cultural and economic entanglement of pagan worship in Ephesian society during the first century.
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