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A Pattern of Rejection
Commentators explain that Stephen is not just retelling a story; he is building an argument. He highlights a recurring pattern in Israel's history: God's chosen deliverers are often rejected by their own people out of envy. The patriarchs' betrayal of Joseph is presented as a historical precedent for the rejection of Jesus by the leaders of Stephen's day.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 7:9
18th Century
Theologian
Moved with envy. That is, dissatisfied with the favour which their father Jacob showed Joseph, and envious of the dreams which indicated t…
AT Robertson
On Acts 7:9
Moved with jealousy (ζηλωσαντες). First aorist active participle of ζηλοω, old verb from ζηλος (Acts 5:17), to burn or…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 7:9
19th Century
Bishop
The patriarchs, moved with envy.—This, interpreted by what follows, is the first step in the long induction which is to s…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 7:9
Stephen’s address next turns to the sons of Jacob, or “the twelve patriarchs” as they were known more popularly. Here Stephen’s point is that God w…
John Calvin
On Acts 7:9
16th Century
Theologian
Now follows the greatest wickedness of the nation of Israel: they conspired together to oppress their innocent brother, a cruelty that is contrary …
John Gill
On Acts 7:9
17th Century
Pastor
And the patriarchs, moved with envy
See (Genesis 37:11) the sons of Jacob and brethren of Joseph were fi…
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…