Acts 7:33 asv — And the Lord said unto him, Loose the shoes from thy feet: for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.

American Standard Version

"And the Lord said unto him, Loose the shoes from thy feet: for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground. "

— Acts 7:33, American Standard Version

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Acts 7 — Context

30

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.

31

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

32

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

33

And the Lord said unto him, Loose the shoes from thy feet: for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.

34

I have surely seen the affliction of my people that is in Egypt, and have heard their groaning, and I am come down to deliver them: and now come, I will send thee into Egypt.

35

This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? him hath God sent to be both a ruler and a deliverer with the hand of the angel that appeared to him in the bush.

36

This man led them forth, having wrought wonders and signs in Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.

Acts 7:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:33 say?
Acts 7:33 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the Lord said unto him, Loose the shoes from thy feet: for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground. ”
Where is Acts 7:33 in the Bible?
Acts 7:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 33.
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 7:33.
What translation should I read Acts 7:33 in?
Acts 7:33 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 7:33?
Acts 7:33 reads (ASV): “And the Lord said unto him, Loose the shoes from thy feet: for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground. ” 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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