Acts 2:30 “But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that H…”

Acts 2:30

But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

World English Bible

Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, he would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne,

American Standard Version

Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins he would set one upon his throne;

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore, seeing hee was a Prophet, and knewe that God had sworne with an othe to him, that of the fruite of his loynes hee woulde raise vp Christ concerning the flesh, to set him vpon his throne,

Darby Translation

Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, of the fruit of his loins to set upon his throne;

Young's Literal Translation

a prophet, therefore, being, and knowing that with an oath God did swear to him, out of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, to raise up the Christ, to sit upon his throne,

Bible in Basic English

But being a prophet, and having in mind the oath which God had given to him, that of the fruit of his body one would take his place as a king,

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Cross references

“being”

2 Samuel 23:2 2 Peter 1:21 Acts 1:16 Mark 12:36 Luke 24:44 Hebrews 4:7

2 Samuel 23:2 · BSB

The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.

2 Peter 1:21 · BSB

For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Acts 1:16 · BSB

“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.

Mark 12:36 · BSB

Speaking by the Holy Spirit, David himself declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’

Luke 24:44 · BSB

Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”

Hebrews 4:7 · BSB

God again designated a certain day as “Today,” when a long time later He spoke through David as was just stated: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.”

“knowing”

Psalm 132:11–18 2 Samuel 7:11–16 Romans 1:3 2 Timothy 2:8 1 Chronicles 17:11–15 Psalm 89:19–37

Psalm 132:11–18 · BSB

The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.

2 Samuel 7:11–16 · BSB

and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you.

Romans 1:3 · BSB

regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

2 Timothy 2:8 · BSB

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,

1 Chronicles 17:11–15 · BSB

And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom.

Psalm 89:19–37 · BSB

You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people.

“with”

Hebrews 6:17

Hebrews 6:17 · BSB

So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.

“he”

Luke 1:31–33 Romans 15:12 Psalm 2:6–12 Psalm 72:1–19 Isaiah 7:14 Micah 5:2

Luke 1:31–33 · BSB

Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.

Romans 15:12 · BSB

And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”

Psalm 2:6–12 · BSB

“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”

Psalm 72:1–19 · BSB

Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.

Isaiah 7:14 · BSB

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.

Micah 5:2 · BSB

But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel — One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.

Also

Matthew 22:43

Matthew 22:43 · BSB

Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says:

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

29Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.

31Foreseeing this, David spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did His body see decay.

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