And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.
Parallel translations
- WEB Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians. He was mighty in his words and works.
- BSB So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.
- NKJV And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and deeds.
- NASB Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was proficient in speaking and action.
- NLT Moses was taught all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was powerful in both speech and action.
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Moses was educated in all Egyptian wisdom and became powerful in speech and action. God prepared and equipped him for his future role as leader and deliverer.
Overview
Stephen highlights Moses' thorough training in Egypt's learning and his might in word and deed. This preparation shows God shaping His servant long before his calling, much as He prepares all whom He sends. Yet Moses' later reluctance (Exodus 4:10) reminds us that true effectiveness rests on God's power, not human ability alone.
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- Isa 19:11Surely the princes of Zoan are fools, the counsel of the wise counsellors of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?
- Luke 24:19And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:
- Dan 1:4Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.
- 2 Chr 9:22And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
- Dan 1:17–20As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
- 1 Kgs 4:29–30And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
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