When Moses saw it, he was amazed at the sight, and as he drew near to look, there came the voice of the Lord:
Parallel translations
- WEB When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight. As he came close to see, a voice of the Lord came to him,
- KJV When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold it, the voice of the LORD came unto him,
- BSB When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight. As he approached to look more closely, the voice of the Lord came to him:
- NKJV When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight; and as he drew near to observe, the voice of the Lord came to him,
- NASB When Moses saw it, he was astonished at the sight; and as he approached to look more closely, the voice of the Lord came:
- NLT When Moses saw it, he was amazed at the sight. As he went to take a closer look, the voice of the Lord called out to him,
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Quick answer
Moses marveled at the burning bush, and as he drew near the Lord's voice spoke. God reveals Himself and calls His servant directly.
Overview
Stephen describes Moses' wonder at the sight and the voice of the Lord addressing him (Exodus 3:3-4). This direct divine encounter authenticates Moses' mission, in contrast to his earlier self-appointed action. It underscores Stephen's theme that God Himself raises up and sends His deliverers.
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- Exod 3:3–4Moses said, “I will turn aside now, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burned.”
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