Acts 7:22 akjv — And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.

American King James Version

"And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. "

— Acts 7:22, American King James Version

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Acts 7 — Context

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The same dealt subtly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not live.

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In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and nourished up in his father’s house three months:

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And when he was cast out, Pharaoh’s daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son.

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And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.

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And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers the children of Israel.

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And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian:

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

Acts 7:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:22 say?
Acts 7:22 in the American King James Version reads: “And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. ”
Where is Acts 7:22 in the Bible?
Acts 7:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 22.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 7:22.
What translation should I read Acts 7:22 in?
Acts 7:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 7:22?
Acts 7:22 reads (AKJV): “And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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