Act 7:22 | RWP | e4.org | Was instructed ( επαιδευθη ). First aorist passive indicative of παιδευω , to train a child ( παις ), the usual idea in ancient Greek as here. The notion of chastisement ( ) is also in the old Greek and especially in the LXX and the N.T. Here with instrumental case ( παση σοφια ) or the locative. The accusative would usually be retained after this verb. The priestly caste in Egypt was noted for their knowledge of science, astronomy, medicine, and mathematics. This reputation was proverbial ( ). Modern discoveries have thrown much light on the ancient civilization of Egypt. Moses, like Paul, was a man of the schools. Mighty in his words and works ( δυνατος εν λογοις κα εργοις αυτου ). The same phrase used of Jesus in . The adjective δυνατος is employed of Apollos as an interpreter of the Scriptures ( ). Moses did not have the rhetorical skill or eloquence of Aaron ( ), but his words like his deeds carried weight and power.

‏ Acts 7:22

Was instructed ( επαιδευθη ). First aorist passive indicative of παιδευω, to train a child ( παις ), the usual idea in ancient Greek as here. The notion of chastisement (Heb 12:6) is also in the old Greek and especially in the LXX and the N.T. Here with instrumental case ( παση σοφια ) or the locative. The accusative would usually be retained after this verb. The priestly caste in Egypt was noted for their knowledge of science, astronomy, medicine, and mathematics. This reputation was proverbial (1Ki 4:30). Modern discoveries have thrown much light on the ancient civilization of Egypt. Moses, like Paul, was a man of the schools.

Mighty in his words and works ( δυνατος εν λογοις κα εργοις αυτου ). The same phrase used of Jesus in Lu 24:19. The adjective δυνατος is employed of Apollos as an interpreter of the Scriptures (Ac 18:24). Moses did not have the rhetorical skill or eloquence of Aaron (Ex 4:10), but his words like his deeds carried weight and power.