Parallel Verses New International Version Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action. King James Bible And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. Darby Bible Translation And Moses was instructed in all [the] wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was mighty in his words and deeds. World English Bible Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians. He was mighty in his words and works. Young's Literal Translation and Moses was taught in all wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was powerful in words and in works. Acts 7:22 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleIn all the wisdom of the Egyptians - Who were, at that time, the most intelligent and best instructed people in the universe. Philo says, Moses was taught arithmetic, geometry, poetry, music, medicine, and the knowledge of hieroglyphics. In Sohar Cadash, fol. 46, it is said, "that, of the ten portions of wisdom which came into the world, the Egyptians had nine, and that all the inhabitants of the earth had only the remaining portion." Much of the same nature may be seen in the rabbins, though they apply the term wisdom here to magic. Was mighty in words and in deeds - This may refer to the glorious doctrines he taught, and the miracles he wrought in Egypt. Josephus Ant. lib. ii. cap. 10, sect. 1, gives an account of his being general of an Egyptian army, defeating the Ethiopians, who had invaded Egypt, driving them back into their own country, and taking Saba their capital, which was afterwards called Meroe. But this, like many other tales of the same writer, is worthy of little credit. Phoenix says the same of Achilles: - Μυθων τε ῥητηρ' εμεναι, πρηκτηρα τε εργων. Il. ix. v. 443. Not only an orator of words, but a performer of deeds. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge was learned. 2 Chronicles 9:22 And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. and was. Luke 24:19 And he said to them, What things? And they said to him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth... Library Stephen's vision'Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God'--ACTS vii. 56. I. The vision of the Son of Man, or the abiding manhood of Jesus. Stephen's Greek name, and his belonging to the Hellenistic part of the Church, make it probable that he had never seen Jesus during His earthly life. If so, how beautiful that he should thus see and recognise Him! How significant, in any case, is it he should instinctively have taken on his lips that name, 'the Son of Man,' to designate … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture: The Acts The Prayer of Stephen. Whether Christ's Birth Should have Been Manifested by Means of the Angels and the Star? Whether it is Fitting that Christ Should Sit at the Right Hand of God the Father? Cross References 1 Kings 4:30 Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. Isaiah 19:11 The officials of Zoan are nothing but fools; the wise counselors of Pharaoh give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, "I am one of the wise men, a disciple of the ancient kings"? Daniel 1:17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. Jump to Previous Achievements Action Deeds Educated Egypt Egyptians Eloquence Great Influence Instructed Learned Mighty Moses Possessed Power Powerful Speech Taught Trained Wisdom Words WorksJump to Next Achievements Action Deeds Educated Egypt Egyptians Eloquence Great Influence Instructed Learned Mighty Moses Possessed Power Powerful Speech Taught Trained Wisdom Words WorksLinks Acts 7:22 NIVActs 7:22 NLT Acts 7:22 ESV Acts 7:22 NASB Acts 7:22 KJV Acts 7:22 Bible Apps Acts 7:22 Biblia Paralela Acts 7:22 Chinese Bible Acts 7:22 French Bible Acts 7:22 German Bible Acts 7:22 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |