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There his two sons were born. <a href="/esv/acts/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> At this retort Moses fled and became an exile in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons. <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons. <a href="/blb/acts/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now at this remark, Moses fled, and became exiled in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. <a href="/kjv/acts/7.htm">King James Bible</a> Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons. <a href="/nkjv/acts/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Then, at this saying, Moses fled and became a dweller in the land of Midian, where he had two sons. <a href="/nasb_/acts/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> At this remark, MOSES FLED AND BECAME A STRANGER IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where he fathered two sons. <a href="/nasb/acts/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220At this remark, MOSES FLED AND BECAME AN ALIEN IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where he became the father of two sons. <a href="/nasb77/acts/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And at this remark MOSES FLED, AND BECAME AN ALIEN IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where he became the father of two sons. <a href="/lsb/acts/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> At this remark, MOSES FLED AND BECAME A SOJOURNER IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where he was the father of two sons. <a href="/amp/acts/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> At this remark MOSES FLED AND BECAME AN EXILE IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where he fathered two sons. <a href="/csb/acts/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “When he heard this, Moses fled and became an exile in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons. <a href="/hcsb/acts/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> At this disclosure, Moses fled and became an exile in the land of Midian, where he fathered two sons. <a href="/asv/acts/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Moses fled at this saying, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. <a href="/cev/acts/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Moses heard this, he ran away to live in the country of Midian. His two sons were born there. <a href="/erv/acts/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Moses fled at this saying, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. <a href="/gwt/acts/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After he said that, Moses quickly left Egypt and lived in Midian as a foreigner. In Midian he fathered two sons. <a href="/gnt/acts/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Moses heard this, he fled from Egypt and went to live in the land of Midian. There he had two sons. <a href="/isv/acts/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Because of this, Moses fled and lived as a foreigner in the land of Midian. There he had two sons. <a href="/msb/acts/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons. <a href="/net/acts/7.htm">NET Bible</a> When the man said this, Moses fled and became a foreigner in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons. <a href="/nheb/acts/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Moses fled at this saying, and became a stranger in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons. <a href="/wbt/acts/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Moses fled at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons. <a href="/wey/acts/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "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. <a href="/web/acts/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Moses fled at this saying, and became a stranger in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Moses fled at this word, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begot two sons, <a href="/blb/acts/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now at this remark, Moses fled, and became exiled in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. <a href="/ylt/acts/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And Moses fled at this word, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons, <a href="/slt/acts/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Moses fled at this word, and he was a sojourner in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Moses fled upon this word, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begot two sons. <a href="/cpdv/acts/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, at this word, Moses fled. And he became a foreigner in the land of Midian, where he produced two sons. <a href="/nabre/acts/7.htm">New American Bible</a> Moses fled when he heard this and settled as an alien in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When he heard this, Moses fled and became a resident alien in the land of Midian. There he became the father of two sons.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And because of this saying, Moses fled and took refuge in the land of Ma’di-an where two sons were born to him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Moses fled at this saying and he became a nomad in the land of Midian and he had two sons.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And at that saying Moses fled, and became a resident in the land of Midian, where he begot two sons. <a href="/godbey/acts/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And at this word Moses fled, and became a sojourner in the land of Midia, where he begat two sons. <a href="/haweis/acts/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and went to reside in the land of Madian, where he became the father of two sons. <a href="/wey/acts/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "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. <a href="/worrell/acts/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Moses fled at this saying, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. <a href="/worsley/acts/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Upon this Moses fled, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. <a href="/parallel/acts/7-29.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=2023" 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> …28Do you want to kill me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?’ 29<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">At</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutō (DPro-DMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logō (N-DMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">remark,</a> <a href="/greek/3475.htm" title="3475: Mōusēs (N-NMS) -- Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.">Moses</a> <a href="/greek/5343.htm" title="5343: ephygen (V-AIA-3S) -- To flee, escape, shun. Apparently a primary verb; to run away; by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish.">fled</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gē (N-DFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">the land</a> <a href="/greek/3099.htm" title="3099: Madiam (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Madian, a region of Arabia.">of Midian,</a> <a href="/greek/3757.htm" title="3757: hou (Adv) -- Where, whither, when, in what place. Genitive case of hos as adverb; at which place, i.e. Where.">where</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">he lived as</a> <a href="/greek/3941.htm" title="3941: paroikos (Adj-NMS) -- Foreign, alien, subst: a foreigner, sojourner. From para and oikos; having a home near, i.e. a by-dweller.">a foreigner</a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">and had</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-AMP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two</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.">sons.</a> 30After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai.…<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/2-15.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/2-11.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="/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/4-19.htm">Exodus 4:19</a> Now the LORD had said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all the men who sought to kill you are dead.” <a href="/hebrews/11-27.htm">Hebrews 11:27</a> By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible. <a href="/acts/2-39.htm">Acts 2:39</a> 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.” <a href="/acts/13-17.htm">Acts 13:17</a> 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. <a href="/acts/7-35.htm">Acts 7:35</a> 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. <a href="/acts/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23-24</a> 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. <a href="/acts/7-36.htm">Acts 7:36</a> 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. <a href="/acts/7-40.htm">Acts 7:40</a> 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.’ <a href="/acts/7-52.htm">Acts 7:52</a> 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— <a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a> “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. <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46</a> 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. <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Acts 18:6</a> 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.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons.<a href="/exodus/2-14.htm">Exodus 2:14-22</a> 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… <a href="/exodus/4-19.htm">Exodus 4:19,20</a> And the LORD said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life… Midian.<a href="/exodus/18-2.htm">Exodus 18:2-4</a> Then Jethro, Moses' father in law, took Zipporah, Moses' wife, after he had sent her back, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/19-8.htm">Alarmed</a> <a href="/luke/17-18.htm">Alien</a> <a href="/acts/7-8.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/acts/7-7.htm">Country</a> <a href="/matthew/1-17.htm">Exile</a> <a href="/luke/8-34.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/acts/5-37.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/acts/7-12.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/7-19.htm">Live</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-7.htm">Midian</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-7.htm">Mid'ian</a> <a href="/acts/7-27.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/acts/4-7.htm">Question</a> <a href="/mark/14-72.htm">Remark</a> <a href="/acts/7-4.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-10.htm">Sojourner</a> <a href="/john/10-5.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/acts/7-22.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Alarmed</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-9.htm">Alien</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-15.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/acts/9-32.htm">Country</a> <a href="/acts/7-43.htm">Exile</a> <a href="/acts/14-6.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/acts/8-4.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/acts/7-31.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/7-48.htm">Live</a> <a href="/genesis/25-2.htm">Midian</a> <a href="/genesis/25-2.htm">Mid'ian</a> <a href="/acts/7-30.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/acts/10-29.htm">Question</a> <a href="/mark/14-72.htm">Remark</a> <a href="/acts/18-11.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/genesis/15-13.htm">Sojourner</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-9.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/acts/7-35.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 7</div>1. <a href="/acts/7-1.htm">Stephen, permitted to answer to the accusation of blasphemy,</a> 2. <a href="/acts/7-2.htm">shows that Abraham worshipped God rightly, and how God chose the fathers,</a> 20. <a href="/acts/7-20.htm">before Moses was born, and before the tabernacle and temple were built;</a> 37. <a href="/acts/7-37.htm">that Moses himself witnessed of Christ;</a> 44. <a href="/acts/7-44.htm">and that all outward ceremonies were ordained to last but for a time;</a> 51. <a href="/acts/7-51.htm">reprehending their rebellion, and murdering of Christ, whom the prophets foretold.</a> 54. <a href="/acts/7-54.htm">Whereupon they stone Stephen to death, </a> 59. <a href="/acts/7-59.htm">who commends his soul to Jesus, and humbly prays for them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>At this remark This phrase refers to the reaction of Moses after realizing that his killing of the Egyptian was known. The remark in question is from a fellow Hebrew who questioned Moses' authority and intentions, highlighting Moses' fear of exposure and the consequences of his actions. This moment is pivotal as it marks a turning point in Moses' life, leading to his flight from Egypt.Moses fled to the land of Midian Midian is located in the northwestern region of the Arabian Peninsula, near the Gulf of Aqaba. This area was inhabited by the Midianites, descendants of Abraham through Keturah, as mentioned in <a href="/genesis/25.htm">Genesis 25:1-2</a>. Moses' flight to Midian signifies a period of exile and preparation, paralleling other biblical figures who experienced transformation in the wilderness. This escape also fulfills a divine purpose, as Moses' time in Midian prepares him for his future role as the leader of the Israelites.where he lived as a foreigner Moses' status as a foreigner in Midian reflects his displacement and identity crisis. Having been raised in Pharaoh's palace, he was neither fully Egyptian nor fully Hebrew. This experience of living as an outsider foreshadows the Israelites' own journey and identity struggles. It also prefigures Christ, who was often rejected and lived without a permanent home during His earthly ministry.and had two sons Moses' two sons, Gershom and Eliezer, are mentioned in <a href="/exodus/18-3.htm">Exodus 18:3-4</a>. Gershom's name, meaning "a stranger there," underscores Moses' sense of alienation and his life as a sojourner. Eliezer's name, meaning "God is my help," reflects Moses' reliance on divine assistance. These names encapsulate Moses' journey from exile to divine mission, mirroring the broader narrative of redemption and God's faithfulness.<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 Egypt. At this point in Acts, Stephen is recounting Moses' life, highlighting his flight to Midian after killing an Egyptian. 2. <a href="/topical/m/midian.htm">Midian</a> A region east of the Red Sea, where Moses fled after his life in Egypt became endangered. It was here that Moses would spend 40 years, marrying Zipporah and having two sons. 3. <a href="/topical/s/stephen.htm">Stephen</a> The speaker in <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm">Acts 7</a>, Stephen is giving a defense of his faith before the Sanhedrin. He recounts the history of Israel, emphasizing their repeated rejection of God's messengers. 4. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where the Israelites were enslaved and where Moses was initially raised in Pharaoh's household. Moses' actions in Egypt led to his flight to Midian. 5. <a href="/topical/t/two_sons.htm">Two Sons</a> Referring to Gershom and Eliezer, the sons of Moses and Zipporah, born during Moses' time in Midian.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_preparation_in_the_wilderness.htm">God's Preparation in the Wilderness</a> Moses' time in Midian was a period of preparation. God often uses wilderness experiences to shape and prepare us for future purposes. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Moses' decision to flee Egypt was an act of faith. Sometimes faith requires us to leave behind what is familiar and comfortable. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_our_journeys.htm">God's Sovereignty in Our Journeys</a> Even when circumstances seem dire, God is sovereign and uses every part of our journey for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_family_and_legacy.htm">The Importance of Family and Legacy</a> Moses' family in Midian, including his sons, played a crucial role in his life. Our families can be a source of strength and legacy in our faith journey. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_god's_call.htm">Responding to God's Call</a> Moses' life in Midian was a response to God's call, even when it meant living as a foreigner. We are called to respond to God, even when it leads us into unknown territories.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 7</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_exodus_29_20_ritual_elsewhere.htm">Is there archaeological or cultural evidence of the ritual in Exodus 29:20 involving blood on ears, thumbs, and big toes among Israelites or nearby cultures?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_moses'_speech_traits.htm">Stephen states Moses was 'mighty in words' (Acts 7:22), but Exodus 4:10 depicts Moses as slow of speech. How do we reconcile these descriptions?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_seek_to_kill_moses.htm">(Exodus 4:24-26) What is the significance and historical context of the bizarre episode where God seeks to kill Moses, and Zipporah circumcises their son?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_twelve_apostles_of_jesus.htm">Who were the Twelve Apostles of Jesus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) Then fled Moses at this saying.--The rapid survey of the history passes over the intermediate link of Pharaoh's knowledge of the murder of the Egyptian, and his search for Moses.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - And Moses fled for then fled Moses, A.V.; became a sojourner for was a stranger, A.V.; Midian for Madian, A.V. <a href="/commentaries/acts/7-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>At ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. remark, λόγῳ (logō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3475.htm">Strong's 3475: </a> Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver. fled ἔφυγεν (ephygen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5343.htm">Strong's 5343: </a> To flee, escape, shun. Apparently a primary verb; to run away; by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish. to ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3099.htm">Strong's 3099: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Madian, a region of Arabia. where οὗ (hou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3757.htm">Strong's 3757: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3941.htm">Strong's 3941: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. sons. υἱοὺς (huious) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. 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