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God's Sovereign Preparation
Commentators explain that God sovereignly used Moses' elite Egyptian education to prepare him for his future role. Although this worldly wisdom had its corruptions, God orchestrated these unique circumstances to shape Moses into an exceptional leader. This serves as a powerful example of how God can use secular knowledge and worldly experiences for His divine purposes.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 7:22
18th Century
Theologian
Moses was learned. Or, was instructed. This does not mean that he had that learning, but that he was carefully trained o…
AT Robertson
On Acts 7:22
Was instructed (επαιδευθη). First aorist passive indicative of παιδευω, to train a child (παις), the usual idea in ancient Greek a…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 7:22
19th Century
Bishop
Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians.—It is better to understand this as meaning he was trained,…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 7:22
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
On Acts 7:22
16th Century
Theologian
When Luke reports that he was taught in all wisdom of the Egyptians, he mentions that to commend him as a point of excellence. Nevertheles…
John Gill
On Acts 7:22
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians ,
&c,] Which was reckoned very considerable: ([Reference 1 …
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…