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Then he came out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and lived in Haran. From there, when his father was dead, God moved him into this land, where you are now living.

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Commentators overwhelmingly address the apparent timeline conflict where Stephen says Abraham left Haran after his father died. They explain this was a common way of recounting the story in the first century, even among other Jewish writers like Philo. The consensus is that Stephen, speaking passionately for his life, was conveying the broad truths of salvation history, not giving a precise chronological lecture. The spiritual message is the focus.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 7:4

18th Century

Theologian

Land of the Chaldaeans. From Ur of the Chaldees, Genesis 11:31.

When his father was dead. This passage has give…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 7:4

When his father was dead (μετα το αποθανειν αυτον). Μετα with the accusative of the articular infinitive and the accusative of gen…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 7:4

19th Century

Bishop

From there, when his father was dead.—In Genesis 11:26; Genesis 11:32, Terah, the father of Abraham, is said to have di…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 7:4

Stephen begins by addressing the council in a somewhat formal yet fraternal manner: “Men, brothers and fathers” (cf. 22:1). Then he launches into h…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Acts 7:4

16th Century

Theologian

Then going out. The readiness and willingness of faith are commended in these words. For when he was called, he made no delay, but made ha…

John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 7:4

17th Century

Pastor

Then came he out of the land of the Chaldeans
The same with Mesopotamia; so Pliny says F2, that "because …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Acts 7:1–16

17th Century

Minister

Stephen was charged as a blasphemer of God and an apostate from the church; therefore, he shows that he is a son of Abraham and takes pride in this…