Jacob 7:21
~544–420 BC
1830 Edition
And when the multitude had witnessed that he spake these things as he was about to give up the ghost, they were astonished exceedingly; insomuch, that the power of God came down upon them, and they were overcome, that they fell to the earth.
Influences
Matthew 22:33 (KJV)
And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.
Acts 12:16 (KJV)
But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
Changes
And when the multitude had witnessed that he spake these things as he was about to give up the ghost, they were astonished exceedingly; insomuch, that the power of God came down upon them, and they were overcome, that they fell to the earth.
Simple English
When the crowd saw that he said these things as he was about to die, they were amazed. God’s power came down on them. They were overcome and fell to the ground.
Paraphrase
When the crowd saw him speak these words just before he died, they were stunned. God’s power came down on them so strongly that they fell to the ground, overcome.