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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 7:20

18th Century

Theologian

In which time, etc. During this period of oppression. See Exodus 2:2 and following.

Was exceeding fair. In Greek, "was fai…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 7:20

Exceeding fair (αστειος τω θεω). Ethical dative, fair to God (as God looked at him). Αστειος is from αστυ, city, and so means "of …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 7:20

19th Century

Bishop

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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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Acts 7:18–20

19th Century

Preacher

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…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 7:20

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 Calvin

John Calvin

On Acts 7:20

16th Century

Theologian

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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John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 7:20

17th Century

Pastor

In which time Moses was born The word Moses, is differently written in the New Testament; sometimes Moses, as here, sometimes …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Acts 7:17–29

17th Century

Minister

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…