Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Moses heard this, he fled to Midian, where he settled as a foreigner and had two sons. New Living Translation When Moses heard that, he fled the country and lived as a foreigner in the land of Midian. There his two sons were born. English Standard Version At this retort Moses fled and became an exile in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons. Berean Standard Bible At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons. Berean Literal Bible Now at this remark, Moses fled, and became exiled in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. King James Bible Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons. New King James Version Then, at this saying, Moses fled and became a dweller in the land of Midian, where he had two sons. New American Standard Bible At this remark, MOSES FLED AND BECAME A STRANGER IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where he fathered two sons. NASB 1995 “At this remark, MOSES FLED AND BECAME AN ALIEN IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where he became the father of two sons. NASB 1977 “And at this remark MOSES FLED, AND BECAME AN ALIEN IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where he became the father of two sons. Legacy Standard Bible At this remark, MOSES FLED AND BECAME A SOJOURNER IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where he was the father of two sons. Amplified Bible At this remark MOSES FLED AND BECAME AN EXILE IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where he fathered two sons. Christian Standard Bible “When he heard this, Moses fled and became an exile in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons. Holman Christian Standard Bible At this disclosure, Moses fled and became an exile in the land of Midian, where he fathered two sons. American Standard Version And Moses fled at this saying, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. Contemporary English Version When Moses heard this, he ran away to live in the country of Midian. His two sons were born there. English Revised Version And Moses fled at this saying, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. GOD'S WORD® Translation After he said that, Moses quickly left Egypt and lived in Midian as a foreigner. In Midian he fathered two sons. Good News Translation When Moses heard this, he fled from Egypt and went to live in the land of Midian. There he had two sons. International Standard Version Because of this, Moses fled and lived as a foreigner in the land of Midian. There he had two sons. Majority Standard Bible At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons. NET Bible When the man said this, Moses fled and became a foreigner in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons. New Heart English Bible Moses fled at this saying, and became a stranger in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons. Webster's Bible Translation Then Moses fled at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons. Weymouth New Testament "Alarmed at this question, Moses fled from the country and went to live in the land of Midian. There he became the father of two sons. World English Bible Moses fled at this saying, and became a stranger in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses fled at this word, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begot two sons, Berean Literal Bible Now at this remark, Moses fled, and became exiled in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. Young's Literal Translation 'And Moses fled at this word, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons, Smith's Literal Translation And Moses fled at this word, and he was a sojourner in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Moses fled upon this word, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begot two sons. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, at this word, Moses fled. And he became a foreigner in the land of Midian, where he produced two sons. New American Bible Moses fled when he heard this and settled as an alien in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons. New Revised Standard Version When he heard this, Moses fled and became a resident alien in the land of Midian. There he became the father of two sons. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd because of this saying, Moses fled and took refuge in the land of Ma’di-an where two sons were born to him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Moses fled at this saying and he became a nomad in the land of Midian and he had two sons. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd at that saying Moses fled, and became a resident in the land of Midian, where he begot two sons. Godbey New Testament And at this word Moses fled, and became a sojourner in the land of Midia, where he begat two sons. Haweis New Testament Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. Mace New Testament and went to reside in the land of Madian, where he became the father of two sons. Weymouth New Testament "Alarmed at this question, Moses fled from the country and went to live in the land of Midian. There he became the father of two sons. Worrell New Testament And Moses fled at this saying, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. Worsley New Testament Upon this Moses fled, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Stephen's Address to the Sanhedrin…28Do you want to kill me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?’ 29 At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons. 30After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai.… Cross References Exodus 2:15 When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, where he sat down beside a well. Exodus 2:11-12 One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to his own people and observed their hard labor. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his own people. / After looking this way and that and seeing no one, he struck down the Egyptian and hid his body in the sand. Exodus 2:21-22 Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage. / And she gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, saying, “I have become a foreigner in a foreign land.” Exodus 4:19 Now the LORD had said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all the men who sought to kill you are dead.” Hebrews 11:27 By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible. Acts 2:39 This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.” Acts 13:17 The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land. Acts 7:35 This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush. Acts 7:23-24 When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. / And when he saw one of them being mistreated, Moses went to his defense and avenged him by striking down the Egyptian who was oppressing him. Acts 7:36 He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness. Acts 7:40 They said to Aaron, ‘Make us gods who will go before us! As for this Moses who led us out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has happened to him.’ Acts 7:52 Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— Acts 9:15 “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. Acts 18:6 But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” Treasury of Scripture Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons. Exodus 2:14-22 And he said, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us? intendest thou to kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian? And Moses feared, and said, Surely this thing is known… Exodus 4:19,20 And the LORD said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life… Midian. Exodus 18:2-4 Then Jethro, Moses' father in law, took Zipporah, Moses' wife, after he had sent her back, … Jump to Previous Alarmed Alien Begat Country Exile Fled Flight Heard Live Midian Mid'ian Moses Question Remark Settled Sojourner Stranger WordsJump to Next Alarmed Alien Begat Country Exile Fled Flight Heard Live Midian Mid'ian Moses Question Remark Settled Sojourner Stranger WordsActs 7 1. Stephen, permitted to answer to the accusation of blasphemy,2. shows that Abraham worshipped God rightly, and how God chose the fathers, 20. before Moses was born, and before the tabernacle and temple were built; 37. that Moses himself witnessed of Christ; 44. and that all outward ceremonies were ordained to last but for a time; 51. reprehending their rebellion, and murdering of Christ, whom the prophets foretold. 54. Whereupon they stone Stephen to death, 59. who commends his soul to Jesus, and humbly prays for them. On hearing this This phrase refers to the moment when Moses becomes aware of the danger he faces after his intervention in the conflict between two Hebrews is exposed. The Greek word for "hearing" (ἀκούσας, akousas) implies not just the act of hearing but understanding and perceiving the implications of what is heard. In the context of Moses' life, this moment marks a turning point, where he realizes the gravity of his actions and the potential consequences. It is a moment of awakening and decision, prompting Moses to take immediate action to preserve his life. Moses fled to Midian where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Atἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. this τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. remark, λόγῳ (logō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. Moses Μωϋσῆς (Mōusēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3475: Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver. fled ἔφυγεν (ephygen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5343: To flee, escape, shun. Apparently a primary verb; to run away; by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish. to ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] land γῇ (gē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. of Midian, Μαδιάμ (Madiam) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3099: Of Hebrew origin; Madian, a region of Arabia. where οὗ (hou) Adverb Strong's 3757: Where, whither, when, in what place. Genitive case of hos as adverb; at which place, i.e. Where. he lived as ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. a foreigner πάροικος (paroikos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3941: Foreign, alien, subst: a foreigner, sojourner. From para and oikos; having a home near, i.e. a by-dweller. [and] had ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. sons. υἱοὺς (huious) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. Links Acts 7:29 NIVActs 7:29 NLT Acts 7:29 ESV Acts 7:29 NASB Acts 7:29 KJV Acts 7:29 BibleApps.com Acts 7:29 Biblia Paralela Acts 7:29 Chinese Bible Acts 7:29 French Bible Acts 7:29 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 7:29 Moses fled at this saying and became (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |