Acts 7:29 web — Moses fled at this saying, and became a stranger in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons.

World English Bible

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

— Acts 7:29, World English Bible

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Acts 7 — Context

26

"The day following, he appeared to them as they fought, and urged them to be at peace again, saying, 'Sirs, you are brothers. Why do you wrong one another?'

27

But he who did his neighbor wrong pushed him away, saying, 'Who made you a ruler and a judge over us?

28

Do you want to kill me, as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?'

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Moses fled at this saying, and became a stranger in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons.

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"When forty years were fulfilled, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in the wilderness of Mount Sinai, in a flame of fire in a bush.

31

When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight. As he came close to see, a voice of the Lord came to him,

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'I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.' Moses trembled, and dared not look.

Acts 7:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 7:29 say?
Acts 7:29 in the World English Bible reads: “Moses fled at this saying, and became a stranger in the land of Midian, where he became the father of 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 (WEB): “Moses fled at this saying, and became a stranger in the land of Midian, where he became the father of 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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