Susanna 1:47 kjva — Then all the people turned them toward him, and said, What mean these words that thou hast spoken?

King James Version with Apocrypha

“Then all the people turned them toward him, and said, What mean these words that thou hast spoken?”

— Susanna 1:47, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Susanna 1 — Context

And the Lord heard her voice.

Therefore when she was led to be put to death, the Lord raised up the holy spirit of a young youth whose name was Daniel:

Who cried with a loud voice, I am clear from the blood of this woman.

Then all the people turned them toward him, and said, What mean these words that thou hast spoken?

So he standing in the midst of them said, Are ye such fools, ye sons of Israel, that without examination or knowledge of the truth ye have condemned a daughter of Israel?

Return again to the place of judgment: for they have borne false witness against her.

Wherefore all the people turned again in haste, and the elders said unto him, Come, sit down among us, and shew it us, seeing God hath given thee the honour of an elder.

Susanna 1:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Susanna 1:47 say?

Susanna 1:47 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then all the people turned them toward him, and said, What mean these words that thou hast spoken?”

Where is Susanna 1:47 in the Bible?

Susanna 1:47 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Susanna, chapter 1, verse 47.

Who wrote Susanna?

Susanna is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (Greek addition to Daniel). Stands as Daniel 13 in the Greek and Vulgate. The KJVA prints it as a separate short book. It was written c. 150 BC.

What is the book of Susanna about?

Susanna is a vivid courtroom drama. Two corrupt elders try to coerce the beautiful and faithful Susanna into adultery; when she refuses, they accuse her publicly and have her condemned to death. The young Daniel, stirred by God, interrupts the verdict, separates and cross-examines the elders, and exposes the lie by their conflicting testimony. The book is a celebration of chastity, divine vindication, and discerning justice.

What are the major themes of Susanna?

Susanna explores themes including Innocence, Justice, Discernment, Truth, Vindication. These themes shape the meaning and context of Susanna 1:47.

What translation should I read Susanna 1:47 in?

Susanna 1:47 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Susanna 1:47?

Susanna 1:47 reads (KJVA): “Then all the people turned them toward him, and said, What mean these words that thou hast spoken?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Susanna 1:47 kjva — Then all the people turned them toward him, and said, What mean these words that thou hast spoken?

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