Acts 7:22

And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians; and he was mighty in his words and works.

'MOSES'-4872. Mosheh mo-sheh'; from 4871; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver: -Moses.

'IN THE WISDOM OF THE EGYPTIANS'-'Thus Moses received the best education that the Egyptian court could provide.' (Bruce p. 150) 'The Egyptians had advanced markedly in the study of astrology...medicine, mathematics, and music..' (Reese p. 282)

'Swimming, horse-back riding, hunting, playing with household pets would all be part of the experiences of. young boy in Egypt..As Moses grew older, however, he would become more and more involved in formal education which in Egypt included reading and writing of the hieroglyphic and hieratic scripts, the copying of text, instruction in writing letters and other formal documents. He would have learned such sports as archery and horseback riding..he probably had opportunity to learn something of the languages of Canaan.' Acts 7:1

'MIGHTY IN HIS WORDS AND WORKS'-The whole chapter is. chronological presentation. Indicating that Moses 'was distinguished in Egypt before he ever fled to Midian..' (Reese p. 282) This means that the excuse that Moses offered in Exodus 2:10. was just that, an excuse.

Point to Note:

Observe the restraint of Stephen. An accurate overview, including some of the highlights of the O.T., yet without any exaggeration. 'Stephen expresses himself with more moderation than other Hellenistic Jews, who represent Moses was the father of all science and culture and as the founder of Egyptian civilization.' (Bruce p. 150)