But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?
But the guy who was in the wrong pushed Moses away and said, 'Who made you our boss? What gives you the right to judge us?'
When people are called out, they often attack the messenger instead of looking at themselves.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Stephen is defending himself before the Sanhedrin by recounting key events from Israel's history, including the life of Moses. This verse refers to an incident in Exodus where Moses intervened in a fight between two Hebrews, but one of them rejected his authority, questioning who appointed him as a leader. This story highlights the early resistance Moses faced from his own people, even though God had chosen him for a greater purpose.
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