Acts 7:29 cpdv — Then, at this word, Moses fled. And he became a foreigner in the land of Midian, where he produced two sons.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then, at this word, Moses fled. And he became a foreigner in the land of Midian, where he produced two sons. "

— Acts 7:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 7 — Context

26

So truly, on the following day, he appeared before those who were arguing, and he would have reconciled them in peace, saying, ‘Men, you are brothers. So why would you harm one another?’

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But he who was causing the injury to his neighbor rejected him, saying: ‘Who has appointed you as leader and judge over us?

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Could it be that you want to kill me, in the same way that you killed the Egyptian yesterday?’

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Then, at this word, Moses fled. And he became a foreigner in the land of Midian, where he produced two sons.

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And when forty years were completed, there appeared to him, in the desert of Mount Sinai, an Angel, in a flame of fire in a bush.

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And upon seeing this, Moses was amazed at the sight. And as he drew near in order to gaze at it, the voice of the Lord came to him, saying:

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‘I am the God of your fathers: the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’ And Moses, being made to tremble, did not dare to look.

Acts 7:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:29 say?
Acts 7:29 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then, at this word, Moses fled. And he became a foreigner in the land of Midian, where he produced 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 (CPDV): “Then, at this word, Moses fled. And he became a foreigner in the land of Midian, where he produced 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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