Acts 7:32

Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold.

Cross-references

Acts 7:30 Historical context

In Acts 7:30, the burning bush appearance is described, providing context for God's words quoted in verse 32.

Acts 3:13 Parallel

Acts 3:13 repeats the same divine title 'God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,' applying it to Jesus' resurrection and glory.

Acts 24:14 Parallel

In Acts 24:14, Paul uses the same 'God of our fathers' title, affirming continuity with the patriarchs Stephen mentions.

Genesis 28:13 also has God identifying as the God of Abraham and Isaac, expanding the patriarchal promise to Jacob.

Exodus 3:6 Citation

Exodus 3:6 is the exact verse Stephen quotes — God's self-identification to Moses at the burning bush.

Exodus 3:15 Parallel

Exodus 3:15 repeats the same divine name as a memorial, grounding Stephen's quote in God's eternal covenant.

Exodus 4:5 Parallel

Exodus 4:5 uses the same title to authenticate Moses' mission, mirroring Stephen's reference to the patriarchs.

Isaiah 6:1-5 describes Isaiah's terror at seeing the Lord — a clear parallel to Moses' fear at the burning bush.

Matthew 22:32 quotes the same verse (Exodus 3:6) to argue for the resurrection, showing God's enduring covenant with the patriarchs.

Hebrews 11:16 says God is not ashamed to be called their God, echoing the same covenant relationship with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

In Genesis 26:24, God uses the same 'God of Abraham' self-identification but with reassurance, not causing fear.

Exodus 33:20 Historical context

Exodus 33:20 explains why Moses dared not look — no one can see God's face and live.

In Matthew 17:6, the disciples fall terrified at the transfiguration, mirroring Moses' fear at the burning bush.

Daniel 10:8 Parallel

In Daniel 10:8, Daniel loses all strength before a divine vision, echoing Moses' trembling reaction here.

Luke 5:8 Parallel

In Luke 5:8, Peter falls down fearing his sinfulness before Jesus, similar to Moses trembling before God here.