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Hch. 7:34 KJV (With Strong’s)

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I have seen
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
, I have seen
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
the affliction
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kakosis (Greek #2561)
maltreatment
KJV usage: affliction .
Pronounce: kak'-o-sis
Origin: from 2559
of
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
laos (Greek #2992)
a people (in general; thus differing from 1218, which denotes one's own populace)
KJV usage: people.
Pronounce: lah-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
people
laos (Greek #2992)
a people (in general; thus differing from 1218, which denotes one's own populace)
KJV usage: people.
Pronounce: lah-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
which
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
is in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
Egypt
Aiguptos (Greek #125)
of uncertain derivation
KJV usage: Ægyptus, the land of the Nile:--Egypt.
Pronounce: ah'-ee-goop-tos
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
I have heard
akouo (Greek #191)
to hear (in various senses)
KJV usage: give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
Pronounce: ak-oo'-o
Origin: a primary verb
their
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: 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 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
groaning
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
stenagmos (Greek #4726)
a sigh
KJV usage: groaning.
Pronounce: sten-ag-mos'
Origin: from 4727
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
am come down
katabaino (Greek #2597)
to descend (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: come (get, go, step) down, fall (down).
Pronounce: kat-ab-ah'-ee-no
Origin: from 2596 and the base of 939
to deliver
exaireo (Greek #1807)
actively, to tear out; middle voice, to select; figuratively, to release
KJV usage: deliver, pluck out, rescue.
Pronounce: ex-ahee-reh'-o
Origin: from 1537 and 138
them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: 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 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
. And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
now
nun (Greek #3568)
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
KJV usage: henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also 3569, 3570.
Pronounce: noon
Origin: a primary particle of present time
come
deuro (Greek #1204)
here; used also imperative hither!; and of time, hitherto
KJV usage: come (hither), hither(-to).
Pronounce: dyoo'-ro
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, I will send
apostello (Greek #649)
set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
KJV usage: put in, send (away, forth, out), set (at liberty).
Pronounce: ap-os-tel'-lo
Origin: from 575 and 4724
thee
se (Greek #4571)
thee
KJV usage: thee, thou, X thy house.
Pronounce: seh
Origin: accusative case singular of 4771
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (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).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
Egypt
Aiguptos (Greek #125)
of uncertain derivation
KJV usage: Ægyptus, the land of the Nile:--Egypt.
Pronounce: ah'-ee-goop-tos
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Burning Bush,
Egypt

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Ministry on This Verse

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I have seen.
Éx. 2:23‑25• 23Y aconteció que después de muchos días murió el rey de Egipto, y los hijos de Israel suspiraron á causa de la servidumbre, y clamaron: y subió á Dios el clamor de ellos con motivo de su servidumbre.
 24Y oyó Dios el gemido de ellos, y acordóse de su pacto con Abraham, Isaac y Jacob.
 25Y miró Dios á los hijos de Israel, y reconociólos Dios. (Éx. 2:23‑25)
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Éx. 3:7,9• 7Y dijo Jehová: Bien he visto la aflicción de mi pueblo que está en Egipto, y he oído su clamor á causa de sus exactores; pues tengo conocidas sus angustias:
 9El clamor, pues, de los hijos de Israel ha venido delante de mí, y también he visto la opresión con que los Egipcios los oprimen. (Éx. 3:7,9)
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Éx. 4:31• 31Y el pueblo creyó: y oyendo que Jehová había visitado los hijos de Israel, y que había visto su aflicción, inclináronse y adoraron. (Éx. 4:31)
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Éx. 6:5‑6• 5Y asimismo yo he oído el gemido de los hijos de Israel, á quienes hacen servir los Egipcios, y heme acordado de mi pacto.
 6Por tanto dirás á los hijos de Israel: YO JEHOVÁ; y yo os sacaré de debajo de las cargas de Egipto, y os libraré de su servidumbre, y os redimiré con brazo extendido, y con juicios grandes: (Éx. 6:5‑6)
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Jue. 2:18• 18Y cuando Jehová les suscitaba jueces, Jehová era con el juez, y librábalos de mano de los enemigos todo el tiempo de aquel juez: porque Jehová se arrepentía por sus gemidos á causa de los que los oprimían y afligían. (Jue. 2:18)
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Jue. 10:15‑16• 15Y los hijos de Israel respondieron á Jehová: Hemos pecado; haz tú con nosotros como bien te pareciere: solamente que ahora nos libres en este día.
 16Y quitaron de entre sí los dioses ajenos, y sirvieron á Jehová: y su alma fué angustiada á causa del trabajo de Israel. (Jue. 10:15‑16)
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Neh. 9:9• 9Y miraste la aflicción de nuestos padres en Egipto, y oíste el clamor de ellos en el mar Bermejo; (Neh. 9:9)
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Sal. 106:44• 44El con todo, miraba cuando estaban en angustia, Y oía su clamor: (Sal. 106:44)
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Is. 63:8‑9• 8Porque dijo: Ciertamente mi pueblo son, hijos que no mienten; y fué su Salvador.
 9En toda angustia de ellos él fué angustiado, y el ángel de su faz los salvó: en su amor y en su clemencia los redimió, y los trajo, y los levantó todos los días del siglo. (Is. 63:8‑9)
and am.
Gn. 11:5,7• 5Y descendió Jehová para ver la ciudad y la torre que edificaban los hijos de los hombres.
 7Ahora pues, descendamos, y confundamos allí sus lenguas, para que ninguno entienda el habla de su compañero. (Gn. 11:5,7)
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Gn. 18:21• 21Descenderé ahora, y veré si han consumado su obra según el clamor que ha venido hasta mí; y si no, saberlo he. (Gn. 18:21)
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Éx. 3:8• 8Y he descendido para librarlos de mano de los Egipcios, y sacarlos de aquella tierra á una tierra buena y ancha, á tierra que fluye leche y miel, á los lugares del Cananeo, del Hetheo, del Amorrheo, del Pherezeo, del Heveo, y del Jebuseo. (Éx. 3:8)
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Nm. 11:17• 17Y yo descenderé y hablaré allí contigo; y tomaré del espíritu que está en ti, y pondré en ellos; y llevarán contigo la carga del pueblo, y no la llevarás tú solo. (Nm. 11:17)
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Sal. 144:5• 5Oh Jehová, inclina tus cielos y desciende: Toca los montes, y humeen. (Sal. 144:5)
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Is. 64:1• 1Oh si rompiese los cielos, y descendieras, y á tu presencia se escurriesen los montes, (Is. 64:1)
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Jn. 3:13• 13Y nadie subió al cielo, sino el que descendió del cielo, el Hijo del hombre, que está en el cielo. (Jn. 3:13)
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Jn. 6:38• 38Porque he descendido del cielo, no para hacer mi voluntad, mas la voluntad del que me envió. (Jn. 6:38)
And now.
Éx. 3:10,14• 10Ven por tanto ahora, y enviarte he á Faraón, para que saques á mi pueblo, los hijos de Israel, de Egipto.
 14Y respondió Dios á Moisés: YO SOY EL QUE SOY. Y dijo: Así dirás á los hijos de Israel: YO SOY me ha enviado á vosotros. (Éx. 3:10,14)
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Sal. 105:26• 26Envió á su siervo Moisés, Y á Aarón al cual escogió. (Sal. 105:26)
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Os. 12:13• 13Y por profeta hizo subir Jehová á Israel de Egipto, y por profeta fué guardado. (Os. 12:13)
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Mi. 6:4• 4Porque yo te hice subir de la tierra de Egipto, y de la casa de siervos te redimí; y envié delante de ti á Moisés, y á Aarón, y á María. (Mi. 6:4)
• It is the same God who as a father falls on the neck of the returning prodigal in his rags and kisses him, whatever the honors afterward lavished on him. (“Acts 7:30-37” by W. Kelly)
• “To deliver” was of course verified also; but the literal rendering is much more expressive, and gives not mere relief from the usurper's hand, but the positive object; and what can surpass it? (“Acts 7:30-37” by W. Kelly)
• The man who was not called readily proffered to follow the Lord wheresoever He might go; as ignorant of himself and of the world and of the enemy, as of Christ. The disciple who was called begs leave first to go away and bury his father, but learns from the Lord that there must be no object before Himself. (“Acts 7:30-37” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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I have surely seen the ill treatment of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groan, and have come down to take them out of ite; and now, come, I will send thee to Egypt.

JND Translation Notes

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It has the sense of "taking to or for oneself," not merely deliverance as by removing the scourge, but by taking the people.

W. Kelly Translation

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34
I have surelya seen the ill-treatment of my people which is in Egypt, and have heard their groaning, and am come down to take them out for myself. And now come, I sendb thee into Egypt.

WK Translation Notes

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Lit., "Seeing I have."
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Or, "will send."