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A Divine Prompting
Commentators highlight the phrase "it came into his heart." They interpret this not as a long-held personal ambition, but as a specific and sudden prompting from God's Spirit. After forty years in Pharaoh's court, God sovereignly initiated the next phase of His redemptive plan, awakening Moses to his divine calling. This shows that God's timing is perfect and His plans are set in motion by His initiative.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 7:23
18th Century
Theologian
Full forty years of age. This is not recorded in the Old Testament, but it is a constant tradition of the Jews that Moses was forty years …
AT Robertson
On Acts 7:23
When he was well-nigh forty years old (Hως επληρουτο αυτω τεσσαρακονταετης χρονος). A rather awkward Greek idiom for the English: …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 7:23
19th Century
Bishop
It came into his heart.—The distinct purpose in going out to look after his brethren is stated somewhat more emphatically…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 7:23–25
19th Century
Preacher
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
On Acts 7:23
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 7:23
16th Century
Theologian
When the time was fulfilled. Many infer from this that Moses was never estranged in mind from his nation; but the words of Stephen rather …
John Gill
On Acts 7:23
17th Century
Pastor
And when he was full forty years old
This Stephen has from tradition, and not from Scripture, which is silent about …
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…