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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/7.htm">New International Version</a> &#8220When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his own people, the Israelites. <a href="/nlt/acts/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> “One day when Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his relatives, the people of Israel. <a href="/esv/acts/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> “When he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. <a href="/blb/acts/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now when his period of forty years was fulfilled, it came into his mind to visit his brothers, the sons of Israel. <a href="/kjv/acts/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel. <a href="/nkjv/acts/7.htm">New King James Version</a> “Now when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the children of Israel. <a href="/nasb_/acts/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But when he was approaching the age of forty, it entered his mind to visit his countrymen, the sons of Israel. <a href="/nasb/acts/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But when he was approaching the age of forty, it entered his mind to visit his brethren, the sons of Israel. <a href="/nasb77/acts/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But when he was approaching the age of forty, it entered his mind to visit his brethren, the sons of Israel. <a href="/lsb/acts/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But when he was approaching the age of forty, it entered his heart to visit his brothers, the sons of Israel. <a href="/amp/acts/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But when he reached the age of forty, it came into his heart to visit his brothers, the sons of Israel. <a href="/csb/acts/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “When he was forty years old, he decided to visit his own people, the Israelites. <a href="/hcsb/acts/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As he was approaching the age of 40, he decided to visit his brothers, the Israelites. <a href="/asv/acts/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> But when he was well-nigh forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel. <a href="/cev/acts/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Moses was 40 years old, he wanted to help the Israelites because they were his own people. <a href="/erv/acts/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> But when he was well-nigh forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel. <a href="/gwt/acts/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When he was 40 years old, he decided to visit his own people, the Israelites. <a href="/gnt/acts/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> "When Moses was forty years old, he decided to find out how his fellow Israelites were being treated. <a href="/isv/acts/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> "When he was 40 years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the descendants of Israel. <a href="/msb/acts/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. <a href="/net/acts/7.htm">NET Bible</a> But when he was about forty years old, it entered his mind to visit his fellow countrymen the Israelites. <a href="/nheb/acts/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. <a href="/wbt/acts/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel. <a href="/wey/acts/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "And when he was just forty years old, it occurred to him to visit his brethren the descendants of Israel. <a href="/web/acts/7.htm">World English Bible</a> But when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And when forty years were fulfilled to him, it came on his heart to look after his brothers, the sons of Israel; <a href="/blb/acts/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now when his period of forty years was fulfilled, it came into his mind to visit his brothers, the sons of Israel. <a href="/ylt/acts/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And when forty years were fulfilled to him, it came upon his heart to look after his brethren, the sons of Israel; <a href="/slt/acts/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when the time of forty years was completed to him, it came up upon his heart to take a view of his brethren the sons of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the children of Israel. <a href="/cpdv/acts/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But when forty years of age were completed in him, it rose up in his heart that he should visit his brothers, the sons of Israel. <a href="/nabre/acts/7.htm">New American Bible</a> “When he was forty years old, he decided to visit his kinsfolk, the Israelites. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “When he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his relatives, the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the children of Israel. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> When he was forty years old, it came upon his heart to visit his brethren and the children of Israel.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> When he had completed his fortieth year, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the sons of Israel. <a href="/godbey/acts/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And when the time of the fortieth year was fulfilled to him, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the children of Israel. <a href="/haweis/acts/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But when he had completed his fortieth year, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel. <a href="/mace/acts/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when he was full forty years old, he took the resolution to visit his brethren the children of Israel. <a href="/wey/acts/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "And when he was just forty years old, it occurred to him to visit his brethren the descendants of Israel. <a href="/worrell/acts/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, when his fortieth year was being completed, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the sons of Israel. <a href="/worsley/acts/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel. <a href="/parallel/acts/7-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1974" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm">Stephen's Address to the Sanhedrin</a> …22So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action. 23<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: Hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">When</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Moses</a> <a href="/greek/5550.htm" title="5550: chronos (N-NMS) -- A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.">was</a> <a href="/greek/5063.htm" title="5063: tesserakontaetēs (Adj-NMS) -- Forty years of age. From tessarakonta and etos; of forty years of age.">forty years</a> <a href="/greek/4137.htm" title="4137: eplērouto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.">old,</a> <a href="/greek/305.htm" title="305: anebē (V-AIA-3S) -- To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.">he decided</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardian (N-AFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle."></a> <a href="/greek/1980.htm" title="1980: episkepsasthai (V-ANM) -- To look upon, visit, look out, select. ">to visit</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphous (N-AMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huious (N-AMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">children</a> <a href="/greek/2474.htm" title="2474: Israēl (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.">of Israel.</a> 24And 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/2-11.htm">Exodus 2:11-12</a> 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. <a href="/hebrews/11-24.htm">Hebrews 11:24-26</a> By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. / He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. / He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward. <a href="/exodus/3-10.htm">Exodus 3:10</a> Therefore, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt.” <a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Exodus 2:15</a> 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. <a href="/exodus/2-17.htm">Exodus 2:17</a> And when some shepherds came along and drove them away, Moses rose up to help them and watered their flock. <a href="/exodus/2-13.htm">Exodus 2:13-14</a> The next day Moses went out and saw two Hebrews fighting. He asked the one in the wrong, “Why are you attacking your companion?” / But the man replied, “Who made you ruler and judge over us? Are you planning to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?” Then Moses was afraid and thought, “This thing I have done has surely become known.” <a href="/exodus/3-1.htm">Exodus 3:1-2</a> Meanwhile, Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. / There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. <a href="/exodus/4-18.htm">Exodus 4:18-20</a> Then Moses went back to his father-in-law Jethro and said to him, “Please let me return to my brothers in Egypt to see if they are still alive.” “Go in peace,” Jethro replied. / Now the LORD had said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all the men who sought to kill you are dead.” / So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey, and headed back to Egypt. And he took the staff of God in his hand. <a href="/exodus/2-5.htm">Exodus 2:5-6</a> Soon the daughter of Pharaoh went down to bathe in the Nile, and her attendants were walking along the riverbank. And when she saw the basket among the reeds, she sent her maidservant to retrieve it. / When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the little boy was crying. So she had compassion on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrew children.” <a href="/exodus/2-7.htm">Exodus 2:7-10</a> Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and call one of the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” / “Go ahead,” Pharaoh’s daughter told her. And the girl went and called the boy’s mother. / Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Take this child and nurse him for me, and I will pay your wages.” So the woman took the boy and nursed him. ... <a href="/exodus/2-16.htm">Exodus 2:16</a> Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came to draw water and fill the troughs to water their father’s flock. <a href="/exodus/2-21.htm">Exodus 2:21-22</a> 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.” <a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7-8</a> The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. / I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. <a href="/exodus/3-11.htm">Exodus 3:11-12</a> But Moses asked God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” / “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” <a href="/exodus/4-1.htm">Exodus 4:1-5</a> Then Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to my voice? For they may say, ‘The LORD has not appeared to you.’” / And the LORD asked him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. / “Throw it on the ground,” said the LORD. So Moses threw it on the ground, and it became a snake, and he ran from it. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers the children of Israel.when.<a href="/exodus/2-11.htm">Exodus 2:11,12</a> And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren… <a href="/hebrews/11-24.htm">Hebrews 11:24-26</a> By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; … it came.<a href="/exodus/35-21.htm">Exodus 35:21,29</a> And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the LORD'S offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments… <a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">1 Chronicles 29:17-19</a> I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee… <a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12</a> Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.to.<a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Acts 15:36</a> And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.<a href="/exodus/4-18.htm">Exodus 4:18</a> And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. 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This age marks a pivotal moment in Moses' life, as he transitions from his Egyptian upbringing to his role as a leader of the Israelites. The number forty is seen throughout Scripture, such as the forty days and nights of rain during the flood (<a href="/genesis/7-12.htm">Genesis 7:12</a>) and Jesus' forty days of fasting in the wilderness (<a href="/matthew/4-2.htm">Matthew 4:2</a>). Moses' life is traditionally divided into three forty-year periods: his time in Egypt, his time in Midian, and his leadership of Israel.he decided to visit his brothers This decision indicates a turning point in Moses' identity and allegiance. Raised in Pharaoh's palace, Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians (<a href="/acts/7-22.htm">Acts 7:22</a>), yet he felt a connection to his Hebrew heritage. This visit signifies his growing awareness and concern for his people, aligning with <a href="/hebrews/11-24.htm">Hebrews 11:24-25</a>, which highlights Moses' choice to be identified with the people of God rather than enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin in Egypt.the children of Israel The term "children of Israel" refers to the descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, who became a great nation as promised by God (<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a>). At this time, they were living in Egypt under harsh conditions, fulfilling the prophecy given to Abraham that his descendants would be strangers in a land not their own and enslaved for four hundred years (<a href="/genesis/15-13.htm">Genesis 15:13</a>). Moses' visit foreshadows his future role as their deliverer, a type of Christ who would lead God's people out of bondage.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> A central figure in the Old Testament, Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage. At this point in <a href="/acts/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23</a>, he is living in Egypt as a member of Pharaoh's household. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_children_of_israel.htm">The Children of Israel</a> The descendants of Jacob, also known as the Israelites, who were living in Egypt under harsh conditions of slavery. 3. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where the Israelites were enslaved and where Moses was raised in Pharaoh's palace. 4. <a href="/topical/s/stephen.htm">Stephen</a> The speaker in <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm">Acts 7</a>, who is giving a defense of his faith before the Sanhedrin. He recounts the history of Israel, including Moses' life, to illustrate God's faithfulness and the people's repeated disobedience. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_sanhedrin.htm">The Sanhedrin</a> The Jewish council before whom Stephen is speaking. They are the religious leaders of the time, responsible for maintaining Jewish law and order.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_and_preparation.htm">God's Timing and Preparation</a> Moses was 40 years old when he decided to visit his people. This indicates a period of preparation and growth. God's timing is perfect, and He often prepares us for His purposes over time. <a href="/topical/i/identity_and_calling.htm">Identity and Calling</a> Moses' decision to visit his brothers reflects a deep sense of identity and calling. As Christians, we are called to identify with God's people and His purposes, even when it requires sacrifice. <a href="/topical/c/courage_to_act.htm">Courage to Act</a> Moses' action demonstrates courage. We are called to act courageously in faith, trusting that God is with us as we step into our calling. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_plan.htm">Understanding God's Plan</a> Moses assumed his people would understand his role in God's plan, but they did not. We must seek God's wisdom and guidance to understand His plans and communicate them effectively. <a href="/topical/f/faith_over_comfort.htm">Faith Over Comfort</a> Moses chose to leave the comfort of Pharaoh's palace to align with God's people. We are encouraged to prioritize our faith and God's mission over personal comfort and security.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) It came into his heart.--The distinct purpose in going out to look after his brethren is stated somewhat more emphatically than in <a href="/exodus/2-11.htm" title="And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out to his brothers, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brothers.">Exodus 2:11</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - Well-nigh for full, A.V. When he was precisely forty years old (Meyer) The exact meaning seems to be "when he was in the act of completing forty years." The account in <a href="/exodus/2-11.htm">Exodus 2:11</a> only says, "When Moses was grown" (μέγας γενόμενος, LXX.); the age of forty years, and the number of years, forty, that he sojourned in Midian, as given below, ver. 30, are traditional. "There are that say that Moses was forty years in Pharaoh's palace, forty years in Midian, and forty years in the wilderness" (Tauchum, in Exodus it.). "Moses was forty years in Pharaoh's court, and forty years in Midian, and forty years he served Israel" (Beresh. Rabb.), both quoted by Lightfoot ('Comment. and Exercitations upon the Acts'). The sum total of the three periods of forty years is given as the length of Moses' life, viz. a hundred and twenty years (<a href="/deuteronomy/34-7.htm">Deuteronomy 34:7</a>). Ver. 24. - Smiting for and smote, A.V. <a href="/commentaries/acts/7-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When Ὡς (Hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. [Moses] αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [was] χρόνος (chronos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5550.htm">Strong's 5550: </a> A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay. forty years τεσσερακονταέτης (tesserakontaetēs) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5063.htm">Strong's 5063: </a> Forty years of age. From tessarakonta and etos; of forty years of age. [old], ἐπληροῦτο (eplērouto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4137.htm">Strong's 4137: </a> From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc. he decided ἀνέβη (anebē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_305.htm">Strong's 305: </a> To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up. to visit ἐπισκέψασθαι (episkepsasthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle <a href="/greek/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To look upon, visit, look out, select. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. brothers, ἀδελφοὺς (adelphous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sons υἱοὺς (huious) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Israel. Ἰσραήλ (Israēl) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2474.htm">Strong's 2474: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/7-23.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 7:23 But when he was forty years old (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/7-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 7:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 7:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/7-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 7:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 7:24" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>