Acts 7:38 bbe — This is the man who was in the church in the waste land with the angel who was talking to him in Sinai, and with our fa…

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"This is the man who was in the church in the waste land with the angel who was talking to him in Sinai, and with our fathers; and to him were given the living words of God, so that he might give them to you."

— Acts 7:38, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 7 — Context

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This Moses, whom they would not have, saying, Who made you a ruler and a judge? him God sent to be a ruler and a saviour, by the hand of the angel whom he saw in the thorn-tree.

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This man took them out, having done wonders and signs in Egypt and in the Red Sea and in the waste land, for forty years.

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This is the same Moses, who said to the children of Israel, God will give you a prophet from among your brothers, like me.

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This is the man who was in the church in the waste land with the angel who was talking to him in Sinai, and with our fathers; and to him were given the living words of God, so that he might give them to you.

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By whom our fathers would not be controlled; but they put him on one side, turning back in their hearts to Egypt,

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And saying to Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: as for this Moses, who took us out of the land of Egypt, we have no idea what has become of him.

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And they made the image of a young ox in those days, and made an offering to it, and had joy in the work of their hands.

Acts 7:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:38 say?
Acts 7:38 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “This is the man who was in the church in the waste land with the angel who was talking to him in Sinai, and with our fathers; and to him were given the living words of God, so that he might give them to you.”
Where is Acts 7:38 in the Bible?
Acts 7:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 38.
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 7:38.
What translation should I read Acts 7:38 in?
Acts 7:38 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 7:38?
Acts 7:38 reads (BBE): “This is the man who was in the church in the waste land with the angel who was talking to him in Sinai, and with our fathers; and to him were given the living words of God, so that he might give them to you.” 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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