KJV ORIGINAL
And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The crowd was absolutely losing it, screaming, ripping off their clothes, and literally throwing dirt up in the air.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes people get so angry they completely lose control.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Paul is addressing a hostile crowd in Jerusalem after his arrest by Roman soldiers, recounting his conversion and mission. The people erupt in anger when he mentions that God called him to preach to the Gentiles, viewing this as a betrayal of Jewish traditions. This dramatic response of shouting, tearing clothes, and throwing dust was a cultural expression of outrage and protest in ancient Jewish society.
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