Bible Strands
Acts 7:31
When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight. As he approached to look more closely, the voice of the Lord came to him:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Stephen addresses the Sanhedrin, recounting the moment God interrupts Moses’ investigation at the burning bush. The narrative shifts from Moses’ physical approach to divine speech.
The words — The Greek ἰδὼν (idōn, “having seen”) and ἐθαύμαζεν (ethaumazen, “was marveling”) record Moses’ initial reaction to the phenomenon. προσερχομένου (proserchomenou, “approaching”) marks the transition from observation to divine encounter.
The thread — This moment fulfills Exodus 3:3, where Moses resolves to investigate the bush, and directly precedes God’s self-identification in Acts 7:32. The sequence mirrors the biblical pattern of divine revelation following focused attention.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to recognize that divine speech follows deliberate observation rather than casual curiosity. It demands a posture of reverence when God interrupts human inquiry.
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The Greek words
King James Version
When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold it, the voice of the Lord came unto him,
Cross-references
- Exodus 3:3 So Moses thought, “I must go over and see this marvelous sight. Why is the bush not burning up?”