Acts 7:22

Translations

Modern

So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.

Traditional

And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.

Literal

And Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was mighty in his words and deeds.

Latin

Et eruditus est Moyses omni sapientia Ægyptiorum, et erat potens in verbis et in operibus suis.

Interlinear

Greek

English

So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.

Notes

Acts 7:1–53

Stephen answered the accusations by speaking about his Lord (see Luke 21:12–17). Instead of defending himself, he became a witness in God's legal case against them. This revealed how contrary they were and their lack of loyalty. Stephen gave a history of Israel's past and reminded them of their repeated rejections of those who announced God's messages.
Stephen's review of Israel's history has three main parts:
1. The work of the patriarchs. This refers to Abraham and those descended from him who founded the nation of Israel (Acts 7:2–16).
2. The ministry of Moses (7:17–43).
3. The role of the tabernacle and the temple (7:44–50).
  Stephen ended his historical survey with a strong criticism of his people's lack of obedience. Like a prophet, he challenged them to stop resisting the Holy Spirit. He told them to turn to God with grief for their sins (repentance) and faith.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Simon Peter Stephen The Jewish High Council Encounters with Jesus Fearing People Persecution The Exodus as History The Holy Spirit’s Presence The Righteous Suffer

Events

Stephen addresses the councilc. AD 30

Related verses

Isaiah 19:11
The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”?
2 Chronicles 9:22
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
Daniel 1:17–20
To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.
Luke 24:19
“What things?” He asked. “The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people.
Daniel 1:4
…young men without blemish, handsome, gifted in all wisdom, knowledgeable, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace—and to teach them the language and literature of the Chaldeans.
1 Kings 4:29–30
And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.

Parallels

Exodus 2:1–10 Hebrews 11:23–29

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Apocalypse of James Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Exodus Book of the Acts of the Apostles Circumcision Courts and Trials Genesis, Book of Hellenism Jerusalem Council Moses Paul the Apostle Persecution Peter, the Apostle Stephen

Topics

Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Egypt: Celebrated For: Literature Egypt: The Country of: Magi of Government: Constitutes Moses: Learned in all the Wisdom of Egypt Select Readings: Stephen's Defense Wisdom of Moses

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