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At that time Moses was born, and was exceedingly handsome. He was nourished three months in his father`s house.
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What 'Fair to God' Means
Multiple commentators explain that the phrase “exceeding fair” is a translation of a Greek phrase that literally means “fair to God.” This was a common Hebrew idiom used to express the superlative degree, similar to calling great mountains “mountains of God.” It simply means Moses was exceptionally, even divinely, beautiful.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In which time, etc. During this period of oppression. See Exodus 2:2 and following.
Was exceeding fair. In Greek, "was fai…
Exceeding fair (αστειος τω θεω). Ethical dative, fair to God (as God looked at him). Αστειος is from αστυ, city, and so means "of …
19th Century
Anglican
Exceeding fair.—Literally, as in the margin, fair to God. This adjective is found in the LXX. of Exodus 2:2, as applied t…
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Baptist
In the darkest night of Israel's bondage in Egypt, her star of hope arose: Moses was born, and was exceeding fair; or, as the margin has i…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
It is for good reason that Stephen notes the circumstance of time. Moses was born at the very time the king had commanded that all the male childre…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In which time Moses was born The word Moses, is differently written in the New Testament; sometimes Moses, as here, sometimes …
Let us not be discouraged at the slowness of the fulfillment of God's promises. Suffering times are often growing times for the church. God is prep…
