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The Bible does not explain why, but Peter may have had prior knowledge of what the amount should have been, or he was prompted by God since Peter stressed that the lie was against Him.
Peter knew Ananias had lied because the Holy Spirit of God told him: there was no other way he could have known:-
Act 5:1 And a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession.
Act 5:2 And he kept back part of the price, his wife also knowing, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Act 5:3 But Peter said, Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart for you to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
Act 5:4 While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own authority? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God.
Act 5:5 And hearing these words, Ananias fell down and expired. And great fear came on all those who heard these things.
Act 5:6 And the younger ones arose, wound him up, and carrying him out, they buried him.
Act 5:7 And it was about the space of three hours afterward, when his wife (not knowing what was done) came in.
Act 5:8 And Peter ed her, Tell me whether you sold the land for so much? And she said, Yes, for so much.
Act 5:9 Then Peter said to her, How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door and they will carry you out.
Act 5:10 Then at once she fell down at his feet and expired. And the younger ones found her dead, and, carrying her out, buried her beside her husband.
Act 5:11 And great fear came on all the church and on as many as heard these things.
Ananias kept back part of the price: the amount he offered Peter was lower than the actual price he received for the land. If he had told Peter this was not all the money and that he had kept some back, he would not have done anything wrong because it was his land to do what he wished, and he would not have died. This means he had previously said he would donate all the proceeds of the sale, but he didn't, and so he died. This proves God knows our innermost thoughts: if lying brought an immediate death penalty today, there would not be many people left alive on earth.
Exercising Spiritual Gifts:
1Corinthians 12 teaches there are "diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit". These are to be used for the common good. The first two of the nine mentioned are the "word of wisdom" and the "word of knowledge". Peter may have exercised a word of knowledge, the Holy Spirit giving him knowledge that Ananias was double dealing. By speaking forthrightly with that knowledge, Peter uncovered the truth.
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Peter knew that Ananias had lied about the amount of money he had received for the sale of his property because he was filled with the Holy Spirit and had divine knowledge of the situation. Peter confronted Ananias about his deception, which ultimately led to his punishment.
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Who lied to the Holy Spirit in Acts 5v3?
Ananias lied to the Holy Spirit in Acts 5:3 when he kept back part of the proceeds from the sale of his property but claimed to have given the full amount.
Who lied about their gift and immediately died?
John Proctor. He lied about his relationship with Abigail Williams in "The Crucible" and was ultimately hanged for witchcraft.
What dynamic duo lied to the holy ghost and what was their punishment?
Ananias and Sapphira in the Bible lied about how much money they received from selling their property and were struck dead as a punishment. This story is found in the book of Acts in the New Testament.
In Acts of the Apostles how does Ananias die?
Ananias dies after lying to the Apostle Peter about the price he received for a piece of land. Peter confronts Ananias, and he falls dead upon hearing Peter's words. His wife, Sapphira, later meets the same fate for conspiring with him in the deception.
Who is husband of Sappira in Acts of the Apostles?
The husband of Sapphira in the Acts of the Apostles is Ananias. They were a couple who conspired together to deceive the early Christian community by withholding part of the proceeds from a sale of their property. Their actions were condemned by the apostle Peter, leading to their sudden deaths.
Who lied about their gift and immediately died?
John Proctor. He lied about his relationship with Abigail Williams in "The Crucible" and was ultimately hanged for witchcraft.
Who lied to the Holy Spirit in Acts 5v3?
Ananias lied to the Holy Spirit in Acts 5:3 when he kept back part of the proceeds from the sale of his property but claimed to have given the full amount.
Who in the bible lied to the apostles?
Ananias and Sapphira Their story is in Acts chapter 5
Who when accused of being with Jesus lied and said he did not know him?
Peter
In the book of Acts is Ananias of Damascus the same as Ananias and Sapphira and Ananias the high priest?
I would say that they are indeed different people. Ananias and Sapphira are mentioned in Acts chapter 5. The other Ananias is mentioned in Acts chapter 9 which I would think is at a later time.Although, When the Lord told Ananias to go to Saul, Ananias questioned the Lord (Acts 9:11-15) which is similarto the behavior exhibited by the Ananias who was married to Saphira and lied "...not unto men, but unto God." Acts 5:4
What was Peter's question to Ananias?
Acts 5:3-4 (King James Version) 3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? 4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
What example do you follow for forgiveness is it Jesus who forgives the woman caught in adultery who does not ask for forgiveness or Peter who kills the couple who skimp on their monetary donation?
It was not the fact that they skimped on their monetary donation but the fact that they lied to God that was the reason for the death of Ananias and Sapphira. There is nothing in chapter 5 of Acts that suggests Peter killed Ananias and Sapphira. Of course Jesus is the ultimate example of forgivensess. ASKER: But didn't the guy named Paul (apostle?) kill a man for calling him bald? Seems to be pretty much like Peter did killing Ananias and Sapphira. Both Paul and Peter could have blessed those folks who had done wrong, but they chose instead to curse unto death. I don't remember Jesus doing anything like this even when he was on the cross he prayed, "Father forgive them for they know not what they do".
What kind of women was ananias wife sapphira?
She conspired with her husband and lied about selling all of their field. Acts 5:1-11.
Which disciple lied about being Christ's disciple?
Peter
What is ananias favorite food?
Oscar with meat pie and a side dish with fin and Levi soup and peter bolanaise
How tall is Ananias Johnson?
Ananias Johnson is 6'.
What did the holy spirit do for lying about a possession of land they sold?
Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold a piece of land. They had told God (Holy Spirit) that they would donate the price of the land to the church. But when Perter questioned them as they had only given a portion of the price to the church then fear came into Ananias's heart and he died. When his wife came in Peter questioned her also and she died. Some commentators say Ananias and Sapphira were unbelievers who had joined the church and were full of hypocrisy and were selfish people. Being unbelievers Satan was in control of their lives. Sin in your life can lead to an early death. Others say that because they lied to the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit took their lives.
