ACTS 23:12 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.”
Now when it was day, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves under an oath, saying that they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul — the oath-binding is a solemn vow (cherem) invoking divine wrath if unfulfilled. The refusal of sustenance until murder is accomplished signals zealotic commitment to what they believe is religious duty.
Church Fathers on Acts 23:12
And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as you have testified of Me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy. Acts 23:11-13 They bound themselves under a curse, it says. See how vehement and…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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