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Verse 7. The nation which they shall serve, I will judge. The meaning is, that God would afflict the Egyptians with divers plagues, or visible punishments, before they dismissed the Israelites.
Chapter 7 ⌄. 1 The high priest asked, 'Is this true?' 2 He replied, 'My brothers, my fathers, listen to what I have to say. The God of glory appeared to our ancestor Abraham, while he was in Mesopotamia before settling in Haran, 3 and said to him, "Leave your country, your kindred and your father's house for this country which I shall show you."
7:55 He…saw…Jesus standing at the right hand of God: Stephen affirms to the Sanhedrin that the prophecy Jesus made before them has been fulfilled (Mk 14:62). 7:57 Covered their ears: Stephen’s declaration, like that of Jesus, is a scandal to the court, which regards it as blasphemy. Previous chapter.
The meaning is, that God would afflict the Egyptians with divers plagues, or visible punishments, before they dismissed the Israelites. (Witham) The covenant, or the testament,[1] and alliance of circumcision, by which the Israelites should be known to be the elect people of God.
Theme of Acts Chapter 7. The theme of the chapter is the witness of Stephen, who defended his faith in Christ by giving a sweeping overview of God’s redemptive plan for his people, and who demonstrated his courage and love by facing death with grace and forgiveness.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. Stephen’s Speech to the Council. 1 Then the high priest asked him, “Are these things so?” 2 And Stephen replied: “Brothers [a] and fathers, listen to me.
1 maj 1994 · The Acts speak of a real presence of the Holy Spirit, a permanent, not a passing presence (such as charisms) in the soul of every Christian as soon as he is baptized (2:38; 5:32). He transforms and sanctifies those in whom he dwells.
