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Acts 7:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and nourished up in his father’s house three months:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This was when Moses was born, and he was absolutely beautiful, like, seriously gorgeous. His parents kept him safe at home for three months.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even baby Moses was stunning and protected by love from day one.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Acts, Stephen is delivering a speech to the Jewish Sanhedrin, recounting key events from Israel's history to show God's faithfulness amid persecution. This verse specifically refers to the time of Moses' birth during the harsh oppression of the Israelites in Egypt, when Pharaoh had decreed the death of all Hebrew baby boys to control their population. Moses was hidden by his parents for three months, highlighting God's providence in preserving his life for a greater purpose.

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