New International VersionWhen Moses heard this, he fled to Midian, where he settled as a foreigner and had two sons.
New Living TranslationWhen Moses heard that, he fled the country and lived as a foreigner in the land of Midian. There his two sons were born.
English Standard VersionAt this retort Moses fled and became an exile in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons.
Berean Standard BibleAt this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons.
Berean Literal BibleNow at this remark, Moses fled, and became exiled in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons.
King James BibleThen fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons.
New King James VersionThen, at this saying, Moses fled and became a dweller in the land of Midian, where he had two sons.
New American Standard BibleAt this remark, MOSES FLED AND BECAME A STRANGER IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where he fathered two sons.
NASB 1995“At this remark, MOSES FLED AND BECAME AN ALIEN IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where he became the father of two sons.
NASB 1977“And at this remark MOSES FLED, AND BECAME AN ALIEN IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where he became the father of two sons.
Legacy Standard BibleAt this remark, MOSES FLED AND BECAME A SOJOURNER IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where he was the father of two sons.
Amplified BibleAt this remark MOSES FLED AND BECAME AN EXILE IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where he fathered two sons.
Christian Standard Bible“When he heard this, Moses fled and became an exile in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons.
Holman Christian Standard BibleAt this disclosure, Moses fled and became an exile in the land of Midian, where he fathered two sons.
American Standard VersionAnd Moses fled at this saying, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons.
Contemporary English VersionWhen Moses heard this, he ran away to live in the country of Midian. His two sons were born there.
English Revised VersionAnd Moses fled at this saying, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationAfter he said that, Moses quickly left Egypt and lived in Midian as a foreigner. In Midian he fathered two sons.
Good News TranslationWhen Moses heard this, he fled from Egypt and went to live in the land of Midian. There he had two sons.
International Standard VersionBecause of this, Moses fled and lived as a foreigner in the land of Midian. There he had two sons.
NET BibleWhen the man said this, Moses fled and became a foreigner in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons.
New Heart English BibleMoses fled at this saying, and became a stranger in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons.
Webster's Bible TranslationThen Moses fled at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons.
Weymouth New Testament"Alarmed at this question, Moses fled from the country and went to live in the land of Midian. There he became the father of two sons. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAt this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons.
World English BibleMoses fled at this saying, and became a stranger in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses fled at this word, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begot two sons,
Berean Literal BibleNow at this remark, Moses fled, and became exiled in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons.
Young's Literal Translation 'And Moses fled at this word, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Moses fled at this word, and he was a sojourner in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Moses fled upon this word, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begot two sons.
Catholic Public Domain VersionThen, at this word, Moses fled. And he became a foreigner in the land of Midian, where he produced two sons.
New American BibleMoses fled when he heard this and settled as an alien in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons.
New Revised Standard VersionWhen he heard this, Moses fled and became a resident alien in the land of Midian. There he became the father of two sons. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd because of this saying, Moses fled and took refuge in the land of Ma’di-an where two sons were born to him.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd Moses fled at this saying and he became a nomad in the land of Midian and he had two sons. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd at that saying Moses fled, and became a resident in the land of Midian, where he begot two sons.
Godbey New TestamentAnd at this word Moses fled, and became a sojourner in the land of Midia, where he begat two sons.
Haweis New TestamentThen fled Moses at this saying, and was a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons.
Mace New Testament
and went to reside in the land of Madian, where he became the father of two sons.
Weymouth New Testament
"Alarmed at this question, Moses fled from the country and went to live in the land of Midian. There he became the father of two sons.
Worrell New Testament
And Moses fled at this saying, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons.
Worsley New Testament
Upon this Moses fled, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Stephen's Address to the Sanhedrin… 28Do you want to kill me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?’ 29Atthisremark,Mosesfledtothe landof Midian,wherehe lived asa foreignerand hadtwosons.30After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai.…
Cross References Exodus 2:15When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, where he sat down beside a well.
Exodus 2:11-12One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to his own people and observed their hard labor. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his own people. / After looking this way and that and seeing no one, he struck down the Egyptian and hid his body in the sand.
Exodus 2:21-22Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage. / And she gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, saying, “I have become a foreigner in a foreign land.”
Exodus 4:19Now the LORD had said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all the men who sought to kill you are dead.”
Hebrews 11:27By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.
Acts 2:39This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”
Acts 13:17The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land.
Acts 7:35This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush.
Acts 7:23-24When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. / And when he saw one of them being mistreated, Moses went to his defense and avenged him by striking down the Egyptian who was oppressing him.
Acts 7:36He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.
Acts 7:40They said to Aaron, ‘Make us gods who will go before us! As for this Moses who led us out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has happened to him.’
Acts 7:52Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—
Acts 9:15“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.
Acts 13:46Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.
Acts 18:6But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”
Treasury of Scripture Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons. Exodus 2:14-22 And he said, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us? intendest thou to kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian? And Moses feared, and said, Surely this thing is known… Exodus 4:19,20 And the LORD said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life… Midian. Exodus 18:2-4 Then Jethro, Moses' father in law, took Zipporah, Moses' wife, after he had sent her back, … Jump to Previous AlarmedAlienBegatCountryExileFledFlightHeardLiveMidianMid'ianMosesQuestionRemarkSettledSojournerStrangerWordsJump to Next AlarmedAlienBegatCountryExileFledFlightHeardLiveMidianMid'ianMosesQuestionRemarkSettledSojournerStrangerWordsActs 7 1.Stephen, permitted to answer to the accusation of blasphemy,2.shows that Abraham worshipped God rightly, and how God chose the fathers,20.before Moses was born, and before the tabernacle and temple were built;37.that Moses himself witnessed of Christ;44.and that all outward ceremonies were ordained to last but for a time;51.reprehending their rebellion, and murdering of Christ, whom the prophets foretold.54.Whereupon they stone Stephen to death,59.who commends his soul to Jesus, and humbly prays for them.At this remarkThis phrase refers to the reaction of Moses after realizing that his killing of the Egyptian was known. The remark in question is from a fellow Hebrew who questioned Moses' authority and intentions, highlighting Moses' fear of exposure and the consequences of his actions. This moment is pivotal as it marks a turning point in Moses' life, leading to his flight from Egypt. Moses fled to the land of Midian
Midian is located in the northwestern region of the Arabian Peninsula, near the Gulf of Aqaba. This area was inhabited by the Midianites, descendants of Abraham through Keturah, as mentioned inGenesis 25:1-2. Moses' flight to Midian signifies a period of exile and preparation, paralleling other biblical figures who experienced transformation in the wilderness. This escape also fulfills a divine purpose, as Moses' time in Midian prepares him for his future role as the leader of the Israelites. where he lived as a foreigner
Moses' status as a foreigner in Midian reflects his displacement and identity crisis. Having been raised in Pharaoh's palace, he was neither fully Egyptian nor fully Hebrew. This experience of living as an outsider foreshadows the Israelites' own journey and identity struggles. It also prefigures Christ, who was often rejected and lived without a permanent home during His earthly ministry. and had two sons
Moses' two sons, Gershom and Eliezer, are mentioned inExodus 18:3-4. Gershom's name, meaning "a stranger there," underscores Moses' sense of alienation and his life as a sojourner. Eliezer's name, meaning "God is my help," reflects Moses' reliance on divine assistance. These names encapsulate Moses' journey from exile to divine mission, mirroring the broader narrative of redemption and God's faithfulness. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesA central figure in the Old Testament, Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. At this point in Acts, Stephen is recounting Moses' life, highlighting his flight to Midian after killing an Egyptian. 2. MidianA region east of the Red Sea, where Moses fled after his life in Egypt became endangered. It was here that Moses would spend 40 years, marrying Zipporah and having two sons. 3. StephenThe speaker in Acts 7, Stephen is giving a defense of his faith before the Sanhedrin. He recounts the history of Israel, emphasizing their repeated rejection of God's messengers. 4. EgyptThe land where the Israelites were enslaved and where Moses was initially raised in Pharaoh's household. Moses' actions in Egypt led to his flight to Midian. 5. Two SonsReferring to Gershom and Eliezer, the sons of Moses and Zipporah, born during Moses' time in Midian. Teaching Points God's Preparation in the WildernessMoses' time in Midian was a period of preparation. God often uses wilderness experiences to shape and prepare us for future purposes. Faith in ActionMoses' decision to flee Egypt was an act of faith. Sometimes faith requires us to leave behind what is familiar and comfortable. God's Sovereignty in Our JourneysEven when circumstances seem dire, God is sovereign and uses every part of our journey for His purposes. The Importance of Family and LegacyMoses' family in Midian, including his sons, played a crucial role in his life. Our families can be a source of strength and legacy in our faith journey. Responding to God's CallMoses' life in Midian was a response to God's call, even when it meant living as a foreigner. We are called to respond to God, even when it leads us into unknown territories. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Acts 7
Is there archaeological or cultural evidence of the ritual in Exodus 29:20 involving blood on ears, thumbs, and big toes among Israelites or nearby cultures?
Stephen states Moses was 'mighty in words' (Acts 7:22), but Exodus 4:10 depicts Moses as slow of speech. How do we reconcile these descriptions?
(Exodus 4:24-26) What is the significance and historical context of the bizarre episode where God seeks to kill Moses, and Zipporah circumcises their son?
Who were the Twelve Apostles of Jesus?(29) Then fled Moses at this saying.--The rapid survey of the history passes over the intermediate link of Pharaoh's knowledge of the murder of the Egyptian, and his search for Moses. Verse 29.- And Moses fled for then fled Moses, A.V.; became a sojourner for was a stranger, A.V.; Midian for Madian, A.V.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Atἐν(en)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.thisτούτῳ(toutō)Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.remark,λόγῳ(logō)Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056:From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.MosesΜωϋσῆς(Mōusēs)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3475:Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.fledἔφυγεν(ephygen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5343:To flee, escape, shun. Apparently a primary verb; to run away; by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish.toἐν(en)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.[the] landγῇ(gē)Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1093:Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.of Midian,Μαδιάμ(Madiam)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3099:Of Hebrew origin; Madian, a region of Arabia.whereοὗ(hou)Adverb
Strong's 3757:Where, whither, when, in what place. Genitive case of hos as adverb; at which place, i.e. Where.he lived asἐγένετο(egeneto)Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096:A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.a foreignerπάροικος(paroikos)Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3941:Foreign, alien, subst: a foreigner, sojourner. From para and oikos; having a home near, i.e. a by-dweller.[and] hadἐγέννησεν(egennēsen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1080:From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.twoδύο(dyo)Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1417:Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.sons.υἱοὺς(huious)Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5207:A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.
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