This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear.
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Gill's Exposition
This is that Moses which said unto the children of Israel,.... What is recorded in Deu 18:15.
a prophet, &c. See Gill on Act 3:22.
Barnes' Notes
Which said ... - Deu 18:15, Deu 18:18. See this explained, Act 3:22. Stephen introduced this to remind them of the promise of a Messiah; to show his faith in that promise; and “particularly” to remind…
Adam Clarke
This is that Moses, which said - A prophet, etc. - This very Moses, so highly esteemed and honored by God, announced that very prophet whom ye have lately put to death. See the observations at Deu…
Stephen here proceeds in his story of Moses; and let any one judge whether these are the words of one that was a blasphemer of Moses or no; nothing could be spoken more honourably of him. Here is,
I.…
Cambridge Bible
The prophecy is in Deu 18:15, and has been already quoted by St Peter (Act 3:12) as referring ultimately to the Messiah. Its quotation to those who had rejected Jesus is the key-note of what is more…
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