KJV ORIGINAL
(And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,)
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When they heard Paul speaking to them in Hebrew, they got even quieter and really listened. Then he said:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes speaking someone's language is the key to getting them to actually hear you.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Paul is in Jerusalem addressing a hostile Jewish crowd that has gathered to accuse him of betraying their traditions. When he speaks to them in Hebrew, their native and sacred language, it surprises them and leads to greater silence, allowing him to continue his defense. This moment occurs during a time of tension between Jewish customs and the spread of early Christianity in the Roman Empire.
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