Acts 7:26

King James Version:

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And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another?

Complete Jewish Bible:

When he appeared the next day, as they were fighting, and tried to make peace between them by saying, ‘Men, you are brothers! Why do you want to hurt each other?’

Berean Standard Bible:

The next day he came upon two Israelites who were fighting, and he tried to reconcile them, saying, ‘Men, you are brothers. Why are you mistreating each other?’

American Standard Version:

And the day following he appeared unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another?

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G5037} the next^{G1966} day^{G2250} he shewed himself^{G3700} unto them^{G846} as they strove^{G3164}, and^{G2532} would have set^{G4900} them^{G846} at^{G1519} one again^{G1515}, saying^{G2036}, Sirs^{G435}, ye^{G5210} are^{G2075} brethren^{G80}; why^{G2444} do ye wrong^{G91} one to another^{G240}?

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Commentary for Acts 7:26

Acts 7:26 is a part of the longer speech given by Stephen before the Sanhedrin, as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. This verse is set within the narrative of Stephen's defense against charges of blasphemy, where he recounts the history of the Jewish people to demonstrate how their history has been leading to the coming of Jesus Christ.

In this particular verse, Stephen is referring to an incident in the life of Moses. The historical context dates back to Exodus 2:13-14, where Moses, having been raised in the Egyptian palace, comes upon two Hebrew men fighting. Moses intervenes, urging the men to stop their quarreling and to live in peace as brothers. This event occurs before Moses' exile to Midian and his eventual call by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

The themes presented in Acts 7:26 include brotherhood, peace-making, and the role of a leader. Moses, as a figure, is being presented as a type of mediator and peacemaker, a role that Jesus himself would fulfill. Stephen uses this example to illustrate the ongoing theme of God's people needing a deliverer and how Moses prefigured Christ. It also serves to highlight the continual tendency of the Jewish people to reject their leaders and saviors, as they later would reject Jesus.

By invoking this moment from Moses' life, Stephen is reminding his audience of their shared heritage and the need for unity among God's people. He is also subtly rebuking the Sanhedrin for their divisions and their rejection of Jesus, who, like Moses, sought to bring peace and reconciliation. This verse underscores the message that the gospel of Jesus Christ is rooted in the history of Israel and that the call to live in harmony with one's fellow human beings is a timeless and central aspect of God's will for His people.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G5037
   There are 192 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τέ
   Transliteration: té
   Pronunciation: teh
   Description: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of καί):--also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1966
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπιοῦσα
   Transliteration: epioûsa
   Pronunciation: ep-ee-oo'-sah
   Description: feminine singular participle of a comparative of ἐπί and (to go); supervening, i.e. (ἡμέρα or νύξ being expressed or implied) the ensuing day or night:--following, next.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2250
   There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμέρα
   Transliteration: hēméra
   Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
   Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3700
   There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὀπτάνομαι
   Transliteration: optánomai
   Pronunciation: op'-tom-ahee
   Description: a (middle voice) prolonged form of the primary (middle voice) ; which is used for it in certain tenses; and both as alternate of ὁράω; to gaze (i.e. with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from βλέπω, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from εἴδω, which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while θεάομαι, and still more emphatically its intensive θεωρέω, signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and σκοπέω a watching from a distance):--appear, look, see, shew self.
   
5. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3164
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μάχομαι
   Transliteration: máchomai
   Pronunciation: makh'-om-ahee
   Description: middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to war, i.e. (figuratively) to quarrel, dispute:--fight, strive.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
8. Strong's Number: G4900
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: συνελαύνω
   Transliteration: synelaúnō
   Pronunciation: soon-el-ow'-no
   Description: from σύν and ἐλαύνω; to drive together, i.e. (figuratively) exhort (to reconciliation):--+ set at one again.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1519
   There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰς
   Transliteration: eis
   Pronunciation: ice
   Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
   
10. Strong's Number: G1515
    There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰρήνη
    Transliteration: eirḗnē
    Pronunciation: i-ray'-nay
    Description: probably from a primary verb (to join); peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity:--one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2036
    There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔπω
    Transliteration: épō
    Pronunciation: ep'-o
    Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
    
12. Strong's Number: G435
    There are 279 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀνήρ
    Transliteration: anḗr
    Pronunciation: an'-ayr
    Description: a primary word (compare ἄνθρωπος); a man (properly as an individual male):--fellow, husband, man, sir.
    
13. Strong's Number: G5210
    There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμεῖς
    Transliteration: hymeîs
    Pronunciation: hoo-mice'
    Description: irregular plural of σύ; you (as subjective of verb):--ye (yourselves), you.
    
14. Strong's Number: G2075
    There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐστέ
    Transliteration: esté
    Pronunciation: es-teh'
    Description: second person plural present indicative of εἰμί; ye are:--be, have been, belong.
    
15. Strong's Number: G80
    There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀδελφός
    Transliteration: adelphós
    Pronunciation: ad-el-fos'
    Description: from Α (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α):--brother.
    
16. Strong's Number: G2444
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἱνατί
    Transliteration: hinatí
    Pronunciation: hin-at-ee'
    Description: from ἵνα and τίς; for what reason ?, i.e. why?:--wherefore, why.
    
17. Strong's Number: G91
    There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀδικέω
    Transliteration: adikéō
    Pronunciation: ad-ee-keh'-o
    Description: from ἄδικος; to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically):--hurt, injure, be an offender, be unjust, (do, suffer, take) wrong.
    
18. Strong's Number: G240
    There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλήλων
    Transliteration: allḗlōn
    Pronunciation: al-lay'-lone
    Description: Genitive plural from ἄλλος reduplicated; one another:--each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-)selves, (selves) together (sometimes with μετά or πρός).