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Barnes' Notes on Acts 7:23

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Full forty years old - This is not recorded in the Old Testament; but it is a constant tradition of the Jews that Moses was 40 years of age when he undertook to deliver them. Thus, it is said, “Moses lived in the palace of Pharaoh forty years; he was forty years in Midian; and he ministered to Israel forty years” (Kuinoel). To visit ... - Probably with a view of delivering them from their oppressive bondage. Compare Acts 7:25. return to 'Top of Page'
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