John Bengel Commentary - Acts 7:22 - 7:22

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John Bengel Commentary - Acts 7:22 - 7:22


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Act 7:22. Ἐπαιδεύθη, was learned) as being designed for the kingdom (to be king). Comp. Heb 11:26.-σοφίᾳ, the wisdom) This wisdom the Egyptians had learned from Joseph: Psa 105:22. This wisdom was surpassed by that of Solomon: 1Ki 4:30. This was held in great account by the adversaries of Stephen, especially the Alexandrians: ch. Act 6:9-δυνατὸς, powerful) This power was of more consequence than all the wisdom of the Egyptians, which Stephen, however, mentions in order to commend Moses; nor was it the wisdom that produced that power, but the promise and faith: Heb 11:24-25. Often wisdom and power are joined.-ἐν λόγοις, in words) viz. eloquence: although his utterance was defective: Exo 4:10.-ἐν ἔργοις, in deeds) viz. power.