Acts 7:29

Translations

Modern

At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons.

Traditional

Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons.

Literal

Now at this word Moses fled, and he became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons.

Latin

Fugit autem Moyses in verbo isto: et factus est advena in terra Madian, ubi generavit filios duos.

Original

Greek

English

At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons.

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

Exodus 18:2–4
After Moses had sent back his wife Zipporah, his father-in-law Jethro had received her,
Exodus 4:19–20
Now the LORD had said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all the men who sought to kill you are dead.”
Exodus 2:14–22
But the man replied, “Who made you ruler and judge over us? Are you planning to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?” Then Moses was afraid and thought, “This thing I have done has surely become known.”

Parallels

Exodus 2:11–22

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Places

Midian: A nation descended from Abraham; oppressed Israel in the time of the judges

Glossary

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

Topics

Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Government: Constitutes Moses: Takes the Life of an Egyptian Taskmaster Peace: Social Select Readings: Stephen's Defense

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