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Acts 12:13
And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken. whose name was Rhode.
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Christian Standard Bible®
He knocked at the door of the outer gate, and a servant named Rhoda came to answer.
He knocked at the door of the outer gate, and a servant named Rhoda came to answer.
King James Version (1611)
And as Peter knocked at the doore of the gate, a damosell came to hearken, named Rhoda.
And as Peter knocked at the doore of the gate, a damosell came to hearken, named Rhoda.
King James Version
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
English Standard Version
And when he knocked at the door of the gateway, a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer.
And when he knocked at the door of the gateway, a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer.
New American Standard Bible
When he knocked at the door of the gate, a slave woman named Rhoda came to answer.
When he knocked at the door of the gate, a slave woman named Rhoda came to answer.
New Century Version
Peter knocked on the outside door, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer it.
Peter knocked on the outside door, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer it.
Amplified Bible
When he knocked at the door of the gateway, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer.
When he knocked at the door of the gateway, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When he knocked at the door of the gate, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer.
When he knocked at the door of the gate, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer.
Legacy Standard Bible
And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer.
And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer.
Berean Standard Bible
He knocked at the outer gate, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer it.
He knocked at the outer gate, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer it.
Contemporary English Version
Peter knocked on the gate, and a servant named Rhoda came to answer.
Peter knocked on the gate, and a servant named Rhoda came to answer.
Complete Jewish Bible
He knocked at the outside door, and a servant named Rhoda came to answer.
He knocked at the outside door, and a servant named Rhoda came to answer.
Darby Translation
And when he had knocked at the door of the entry, a maid came to listen, by name Rhoda;
And when he had knocked at the door of the entry, a maid came to listen, by name Rhoda;
Easy-to-Read Version
Peter knocked on the outside door. A servant girl named Rhoda came to answer it.
Peter knocked on the outside door. A servant girl named Rhoda came to answer it.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when Peter knocked at the entrie doore, a maide came foorth to hearken, named Rhode,
And when Peter knocked at the entrie doore, a maide came foorth to hearken, named Rhode,
George Lamsa Translation
When he knocked at the door of the courtyard, a little girl named Rhoda came out to answer.
When he knocked at the door of the courtyard, a little girl named Rhoda came out to answer.
Good News Translation
Peter knocked at the outside door, and a servant named Rhoda came to answer it.
Peter knocked at the outside door, and a servant named Rhoda came to answer it.
Lexham English Bible
And when he knocked at the door of the gateway, a female slave named Rhoda came up to answer.
And when he knocked at the door of the gateway, a female slave named Rhoda came up to answer.
Literal Translation
And Peter was knocking at the door of the porch, and a servant girl named Rhoda came near to listen.
And Peter was knocking at the door of the porch, and a servant girl named Rhoda came near to listen.
American Standard Version
And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a maid came to answer, named Rhoda.
And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a maid came to answer, named Rhoda.
Bible in Basic English
And he gave a blow on the door, and a young girl came to it, named Rhoda.
And he gave a blow on the door, and a young girl came to it, named Rhoda.
Hebrew Names Version
When Kefa knocked at the door of the gate, a maid named Rhoda came to answer.
When Kefa knocked at the door of the gate, a maid named Rhoda came to answer.
International Standard Version
When he knocked at the outer gate, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer it.
When he knocked at the outer gate, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer it.
Etheridge Translation
And he knocked at the gate of the court, and there came forth to answer him a damsel whose name was Roda.
And he knocked at the gate of the court, and there came forth to answer him a damsel whose name was Roda.
Murdock Translation
And he knocked at the gate of the court; and a maid named Rhoda came to reply to him.
And he knocked at the gate of the court; and a maid named Rhoda came to reply to him.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
As Peter knocked at the entrie doore, a damsell came foorth to hearken, named Rhoda.
As Peter knocked at the entrie doore, a damsell came foorth to hearken, named Rhoda.
English Revised Version
And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a maid came to answer, named Rhoda.
And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a maid came to answer, named Rhoda.
World English Bible
When Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a maid named Rhoda came to answer.
When Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a maid named Rhoda came to answer.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And as he knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
And as he knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
Weymouth's New Testament
When he knocked at the wicket in the door, a maidservant named Rhoda came to answer the knock;
When he knocked at the wicket in the door, a maidservant named Rhoda came to answer the knock;
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne he knockid at the dore of the yate, a damysel, Rode bi name, cam forth to se.
And whanne he knockid at the dore of the yate, a damysel, Rode bi name, cam forth to se.
Update Bible Version
And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a female slave came to answer, named Rhoda.
And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a female slave came to answer, named Rhoda.
Webster's Bible Translation
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
New English Translation
When he knocked at the door of the outer gate, a slave girl named Rhoda answered.
When he knocked at the door of the outer gate, a slave girl named Rhoda answered.
New King James Version
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a girl named Rhoda came to answer.
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a girl named Rhoda came to answer.
New Living Translation
He knocked at the door in the gate, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to open it.
He knocked at the door in the gate, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to open it.
New Life Bible
When Peter knocked at the gate, a girl named Rhoda went to see who it was.
When Peter knocked at the gate, a girl named Rhoda went to see who it was.
New Revised Standard
When he knocked at the outer gate, a maid named Rhoda came to answer.
When he knocked at the outer gate, a maid named Rhoda came to answer.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, when he had knocked at the door of the porch, there came unto it a maiden to hearken, by name Rhoda;
And, when he had knocked at the door of the porch, there came unto it a maiden to hearken, by name Rhoda;
Revised Standard Version
And when he knocked at the door of the gateway, a maid named Rhoda came to answer.
And when he knocked at the door of the gateway, a maid named Rhoda came to answer.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
As Peter knocked at the entry dore a damsell cam forth to herken named Rhoda.
As Peter knocked at the entry dore a damsell cam forth to herken named Rhoda.
Young's Literal Translation
And Peter having knocked at the door of the porch, there came a damsel to hearken, by name Rhoda,
And Peter having knocked at the door of the porch, there came a damsel to hearken, by name Rhoda,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
As Peter knocked at the entry dore, there came forth a damsell to herken, named Rhoda.
As Peter knocked at the entry dore, there came forth a damsell to herken, named Rhoda.
Mace New Testament (1729)
when he had knock'd at the door of the gate, a servant named Rhoda came to ask who was there.
when he had knock'd at the door of the gate, a servant named Rhoda came to ask who was there.
Simplified Cowboy Version
He knocked on the door. A servant girl named Rhoda asked who was there.
He knocked on the door. A servant girl named Rhoda asked who was there.
Contextual Overview
5 Peter therefore was kept in prison. But prayer was made without ceasing by the church unto God for him. 6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. 7 And behold an angel of the Lord stood by him and a light shined in the room. And he, striking Peter on the side, raised him up, saying: Arise quickly. And the chains fell off from his hands. 8 And the angel said to him: Gird thyself and put on thy sandals. And he did so. And he said to him: Cast thy garment about thee and follow me, 9 And going out, he followed him. And he knew not that it was true which was done by the angel: but thought he saw a vision. 10 And passing through the first and the second ward, they came to the iron gate that leadeth to the city which of itself opened to them. And going out, they passed on through one street. And immediately the angel departed from him. 11 And Peter coming to himself, said: Now I know in very deed that the Lord hath sent his angel and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. 12 And considering, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who was surnamed Mark, where many were gathered together and praying. 13 And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken. whose name was Rhode. 14 And as soon as she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for joy: but running in she told that Peter stood before the gate.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
knocked: Acts 12:16, Luke 13:25
hearken: or, ask who was there
Reciprocal: Daniel 3:24 - astonied Acts 20:16 - had
Cross-References
Genesis 11:29
And Abram and Nachor married wives: the name of Abram’s wife was Sarai: and the name of Nachor’s wife, Melcha, the daughter of Aran, father of Melcha and father of Jescha.
And Abram and Nachor married wives: the name of Abram’s wife was Sarai: and the name of Nachor’s wife, Melcha, the daughter of Aran, father of Melcha and father of Jescha.
Genesis 12:3
I will bless them that bless thee, and curse them that curse thee, and IN THEE shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.
I will bless them that bless thee, and curse them that curse thee, and IN THEE shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.
Genesis 12:5
And he took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother’s son, and all the substance which they had gathered, and the souls which they had gotten in Haran: and they went out to go into the land of Chanaan. And when they were come into it,
And he took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother’s son, and all the substance which they had gathered, and the souls which they had gotten in Haran: and they went out to go into the land of Chanaan. And when they were come into it,
Genesis 12:6
Abram passed through the country unto the place of Sichem, as far as the noble vale: now the Chanaanite was at that time in the land.
Abram passed through the country unto the place of Sichem, as far as the noble vale: now the Chanaanite was at that time in the land.
Genesis 12:8
And passing on from thence to a mountain, that was on the east side of Bethel, he there pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: he built there also an altar to the Lord, and called upon his name.
And passing on from thence to a mountain, that was on the east side of Bethel, he there pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: he built there also an altar to the Lord, and called upon his name.
Genesis 12:12
And that when the Egyptians shall see thee, they will say: She is his wife: and they will kill me, and keep thee.
And that when the Egyptians shall see thee, they will say: She is his wife: and they will kill me, and keep thee.
Genesis 12:13
Say, therefore, I pray thee, that thou art my sister: that I may be well used for thee, and that my soul may live for thy sake.
Say, therefore, I pray thee, that thou art my sister: that I may be well used for thee, and that my soul may live for thy sake.
Genesis 20:2
And he said of Sara his wife: She is my sister. So Abimelech the king of Gerara sent, and took her.
And he said of Sara his wife: She is my sister. So Abimelech the king of Gerara sent, and took her.
Genesis 20:5
Did not he say to me: She is my sister: and she say, He is my brother? in the simplicity of my heart, and cleanness of my hands have I done this.
Did not he say to me: She is my sister: and she say, He is my brother? in the simplicity of my heart, and cleanness of my hands have I done this.
Genesis 26:7
And when he was asked by the men of that place, concerning his wife, he answered: She is my sister: for he was afraid to confess that she was his wife, thinking lest perhaps they would kill him because of her beauty.
And when he was asked by the men of that place, concerning his wife, he answered: She is my sister: for he was afraid to confess that she was his wife, thinking lest perhaps they would kill him because of her beauty.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, c. The lesser door in the great gate, or the door of the porch through which they entered into the house. So the Jews distinguish between
פת×, "the door", and שער, "the gate" see Judges 18:16 where the Septuagint use the same words as here. Kimchi h says,
"xtp, "the door" is what is of the gate, without the folding doors; for all is called שער, "the gate", whether within or without, with the folding doors, and the outward threshold, as that is joined to the side posts and lintel.''
The door was kept shut, for fear of the Jews, lest they should be disturbed: here Peter stood and knocked:
a damsel came to hearken; hearing a knocking, she came out to the door, and listened, to try if she could know who it was, a friend or a foe, before she opened; or she came "to answer", as the Syriac version renders it, to know who was there, and what he or she wanted, and to give an answer. And the damsel was
named Rhoda, which signifies a rose in the Greek language: so the Jewish women often had their names, in the Hebrew tongue, from flowers and trees, as Susanna from a lily, or rose: and which, perhaps, was the Hebrew name of this damsel; and Esther was called Hadassah, from the myrtle tree.
h Sepher Shorash. rad. פת×
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
At the door of the gate - Rather the door of the vestibule, or principal entrance into the house. The house was entered through such a porch or vestibule, and it was the door opening into this which is here intended. See the notes on Matthew 9:2.
A damsel - A girl.
Came to hearken - To hear who was there.
Named Rhoda - This is a Greek name signifying a rose. It was not unusual for the Hebrews to give the names of flowers, etc., to their daughters. Thus, Susanna, a lily; Hadessa, a myrtle; Tamar, a palm-tree, etc. (Grotius).
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 12:13. As Peter knocked — The door was probably shut for fear of the Jews; and, as most of the houses in the east have an area before the door, it might have been at this outer gate that Peter stood knocking.
A damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. — She came to inquire who was there. Rhoda signifies a rose; and it appears to have been customary with he Jews, as Grotius and others remark, to give the names of flowers and trees to their daughters: thus Susannah signifies a lily, Hadassah, a myrtle, Tamar, a palm tree, &c., &c.
