Acts 7:20
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“At that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful in the sight of God. For three months he was nurtured in his father’s house.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Acts 7:20 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“At that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful in the sight of God. For three months he was nurtured in his father’s house.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and nourished up in his father’s house three months:”
King James Version · Public Domain“At which season Moses was born, and was exceeding fair; and he was nourished three months in his father’s house:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“in which time Moses was born, and he was fair to God, and he was brought up three months in the house of his father;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 7:20 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 2:2and she conceived and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him for three months.
- 1 Samuel 16:12So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.”
- Hebrews 11:23By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict.
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