For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

He supposed (ενομιζεν). Imperfect active of νομιζω. He was supposing, Stephen explains, when he smote the Egyptian.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For he supposed. This is not mentioned by Moses; but it is not at all improbable. When they saw him alone contending with the Egy…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For he supposed his brethren would have understood . . .—Better, and he supposed. The Greek conjunction never ha…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Alas! It is just the same with Israel now. The Lord Jesus came to his own, and, according to one of his parables, the Father said of him, They …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Still on the subject of “the land,” Stephen recounts the life of Moses. Incorporated into this section, largely by way of anticipation, is a Mosesr…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For he supposed his brethren would have understood him ,
&c.] From his being an Hebrew in such high life; from his w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Let us not be discouraged at the slowne of the fulfillment of God's promises. Suffering times are often growing times for the church. God is prepar…

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