Acts 7:41 web — They made a calf in those days, and brought a sacrifice to the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their hands.

World English Bible

"They made a calf in those days, and brought a sacrifice to the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their hands."

— Acts 7:41, World English Bible

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Acts 7 — Context

38

This is he who was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel that spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers, who received living oracles to give to us,

39

to whom our fathers wouldn't be obedient, but rejected him, and turned back in their hearts to Egypt,

40

saying to Aaron, 'Make us gods that will go before us, for as for this Moses, who led us out of the land of Egypt, we don't know what has become of him.'

41

They made a calf in those days, and brought a sacrifice to the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their hands.

42

But God turned, and gave them up to serve the army of the sky, as it is written in the book of the prophets, 'Did you offer to me slain animals and sacrifices forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?

43

You took up the tabernacle of Moloch, the star of your god Rephan, the figures which you made to worship. I will carry you away beyond Babylon.'

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"Our fathers had the tabernacle of the testimony in the wilderness, even as he who spoke to Moses commanded him to make it according to the pattern that he had seen;

Acts 7:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:41 say?
Acts 7:41 in the World English Bible reads: “They made a calf in those days, and brought a sacrifice to the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their hands.”
Where is Acts 7:41 in the Bible?
Acts 7:41 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 41.
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 7:41.
What translation should I read Acts 7:41 in?
Acts 7:41 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 7:41?
Acts 7:41 reads (WEB): “They made a calf in those days, and brought a sacrifice to the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their hands.” 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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