Acts 7:23 nasb — "But when he was approaching the age of forty, it entered his mind to visit his brethren, the sons of Israel.

NASB

""But when he was approaching the age of forty, it entered his mind to visit his brethren, the sons of Israel."

— Acts 7:23, NASB

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Acts 7 — Context

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"It was at this time that Moses was born; and he was lovely in the sight of God, and he was nurtured three months in his father's home.

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"And after he had been set outside, Pharaoh's daughter took him away and nurtured him as her own son.

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"Moses was educated in all the learning of the Egyptians, and he was a man of power in words and deeds.

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"But when he was approaching the age of forty, it entered his mind to visit his brethren, the sons of Israel.

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"And when he saw one of them being treated unjustly, he defended him and took vengeance for the oppressed by striking down the Egyptian.

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"And he supposed that his brethren understood that God was granting them deliverance through him, but they did not understand.

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"On the following day he appeared to them as they were fighting together, and he tried to reconcile them in peace, saying, 'Men, you are brethren, why do you injure one another?'

Acts 7:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:23 say?
Acts 7:23 in the NASB reads: “"But when he was approaching the age of forty, it entered his mind to visit his brethren, the sons of Israel.”
Where is Acts 7:23 in the Bible?
Acts 7:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 23.
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 7:23.
What translation should I read Acts 7:23 in?
Acts 7:23 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 7:23?
Acts 7:23 reads (NASB): “"But when he was approaching the age of forty, it entered his mind to visit his brethren, the sons of Israel.” 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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