Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold.
He said, 'I am the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.' When Moses heard this, he started shaking and couldn't even look up.
Even Moses couldn't handle being in God's presence without trembling.
📚 Historical Context
In Acts 7, Stephen is delivering a defense speech before the Sanhedrin, recounting key events from Israel's history to show how God has consistently worked through His people. He references the burning bush encounter from Exodus 3, where God identifies Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob to Moses, underscoring the enduring nature of God's covenant promises to the patriarchs. Moses' trembling and refusal to look directly at God illustrate the profound reverence demanded in the presence of the holy divine.
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