Acts 7:37
KJV
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.
NIV
“This is the Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your own people. [omit]’
Without Stephen quoting “him shall ye hear” (referring to the Prophet like unto Moses, Deuteronomy 18:15) the purpose for quoting this passage seems to lose its power and purpose. Stephen is not just explaining who Christ is; he is emphasizing God’s command to hear his words. Furthermore, this is the second time in Acts when this passage is recited to Israel: first by Peter to the common people (Acts 3:22-23), and now by Stephen to the council and high priest. Thus, in the KJV, the Holy Ghost ensured that this prophecy of Moses to “hear” Christ was preached to all Israel.
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