Acts 7:25

For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not.

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Other Translations for Acts 7:25

BSB

He assumed his brothers would understand that God was using him to deliver them, but they did not.

AKJV

For he supposed his brothers would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not.

CPDV

Now he supposed that his brothers would understand that God would grant them salvation through his hand. But they did not understand it.

ERV

and he supposed that his brethren understood how that God by his hand was giving them deliverance; but they understood not.

NHEB

He supposed that his brothers understood that God, by his hand, was giving them deliverance; but they did not understand.

SMT

And he supposed his brethren to understand that God by his hand gives them salvation: and they understood not.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 7:25

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Commentary for Acts 7:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 7:25

Summary

Leader anticipates understanding but encounters rejection and doubt

Place

Egypt

Event

Moses' expectations unmet

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC