Acts 2:2

In 9 translations

BSB

Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

KJV

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

WEB

Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

ASV

And suddenly there came from heaven a sound as of the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

LSV

and there came suddenly out of the sky a sound as of a violent rushing wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting,

YLT

and there came suddenly out of the heaven a sound as of a bearing violent breath, and it filled all the house where they were sitting,

DBY

And there came suddenly a sound out of heaven as of a violent impetuous blowing, and filled all the house where they were sitting.

DRC

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.

GNV

And suddenly there came a sounde from heauen, as of a russhing and mightie winde, and it filled all the house where they sate.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

καὶ ἐγένετο ἄφνω ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἦχος ὥσπερ φερομένης πνοῆς βιαίας καὶ ἐπλήρωσεν ὅλον τὸν οἶκον οὗ ἦσαν καθήμενοι,

RP2018

Καὶ ἐγένετο ἄφνω ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἦχος ὥσπερ φερομένης πνοῆς βιαίας, καὶ ἐπλήρωσεν ὅλον τὸν οἶκον οὗ ἦσαν καθήμενοι.

TR-Boyd

Καὶ ἐγένετο ἄφνω ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἦχος ὥσπερ φερομένης πνοῆς βιαίας, καὶ ἐπλήρωσεν ὅλον τὸν οἶκον οὗ ἦσαν καθήμενοι.

SCR1894

και εγενετο αφνω εκ του ουρανου ηχος ωσπερ φερομενης πνοης βιαιας και επληρωσεν ολον τον οικον ου ησαν καθημενοι

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• Acts 4:31After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
• 1 Kings 19:11Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD…
• Psalms 18:10He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.
• John 3:8The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
• Acts 16:25–26About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and…
• Ezekiel 37:9–10Then He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and tell the breath that this is what the Lord GOD says: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe into these slain, so that they may live!” So I…
• Ezekiel 3:12–13Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard a great rumbling sound behind me: ‘Blessed be the glory of the LORD in His dwelling place!’ It was the sound of the wings of the living creatures brushing against one another…
• Malachi 3:1“Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD…
• Isaiah 65:24Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.
• Song of Songs 4:16Awake, O north wind, and come, O south wind. Breathe on my garden and spread the fragrance of its spices. Let my beloved come into his garden and taste its choicest fruits.
• Luke 2:13And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:

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