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An Intentional Adoption
Commentators explain that Pharaoh's daughter didn't just rescue Moses; she formally adopted him "for herself as a son." This act gave him access to the highest levels of Egyptian education and status. Some traditions even suggest she hoped he would one day inherit the throne, highlighting the dramatic reversal of his fate from being cast out to being positioned for power.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 7:21
18th Century
Theologian
Was cast out. When he was exposed on the banks of the Nile (Exodus 2:3).
And nourished him. Adopted him, and t…
AT Robertson
On Acts 7:21
When he was cast out (εκτεθεντος αυτου). Genitive absolute with first aorist passive participle of εκτιθημ.
Took up…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 7:21
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…
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John Gill
On Acts 7:21
17th Century
Pastor
And when he was cast out
Into the river, or by the river, as some copies read; the Syriac version adds, by his own p…
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…