Acts 7:29 asv — And Moses fled at this saying, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons.

American Standard Version

"And Moses fled at this saying, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. "

— Acts 7:29, American Standard Version

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Acts 7 — Context

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And the day following he appeared unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another?

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But he that did his neighbor wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?

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Wouldest thou kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian yesterday?

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And Moses fled at this saying, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons.

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And when forty years were fulfilled, an angel appeared to him in the wilderness of mount Sinai, in a flame of fire in a bush.

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And when Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold, there came a voice of the Lord,

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I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob. And Moses trembled, and durst not behold.

Acts 7:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:29 say?
Acts 7:29 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Moses fled at this saying, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. ”
Where is Acts 7:29 in the Bible?
Acts 7:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 29.
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 7:29.
What translation should I read Acts 7:29 in?
Acts 7:29 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 7:29?
Acts 7:29 reads (ASV): “And Moses fled at this saying, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. ” 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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