Acts 7:36
He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.
Cross-references
Acts 13:18 mentions the forty years in the wilderness, exactly the same period Stephen refers to in his speech about Moses.
In Acts 13:17, Paul similarly describes God leading Israel out of Egypt with uplifted arm, aligning with Stephen's account of Moses' leadership.
Psalm 136:9-15 recalls God's wonders: smiting Egypt, bringing out Israel, and dividing the Red Sea—all events summarized in Acts 7:36.
Psalm 135:8-12 includes both the plagues on Egypt and the giving of Canaan, covering the wonders in Egypt and the wilderness journey.
Psalm 106:17 records a specific judgment miracle — the earth swallowing Dathan and Abiram — a 'wonder' in the wilderness.
Psalm 106:8-11 recounts the Red Sea crossing—God saved Israel and the waters covered their enemies, fulfilling the 'sign at the Red Sea'.
Psalm 105:39-45 recounts the same signs: cloud, fire, manna, water from rock, and quail — all part of the 'wonders and signs'.
Psalm 105:27-36 details the plagues (darkness, water to blood) that demonstrate the signs and wonders in Egypt referenced in Acts.
Psalm 78:42-51 recounts the specific plagues (blood, flies, frogs, etc.) that are the 'signs and wonders in Egypt' from Acts.
Psalm 78:14-33 details the wilderness miracles (cloud, fire, manna, quail, water) and Israel's response, paralleling Stephen's account.
Psalm 78:13 describes the dividing of the Red Sea with waters standing like a heap, the exact event at the Red Sea mentioned in Acts.
Psalm 78:12 echoes the wonders in Egypt, specifying they were performed in the fields of Zoan, providing a geographical detail.
Psalm 136:16-21 explicitly celebrates God leading Israel through the wilderness and defeating kings—mirroring the forty years of wonders in Acts 7:36.
Nehemiah 9:18-22 continues with God's provision despite rebellion, echoing the wilderness wonders of guidance, food, and water.
Nehemiah 9:12-15 lists the same wilderness miracles: pillar of cloud/fire, manna, and water — confirming the wonders Stephen summarizes.
Nehemiah 9:10 specifies that these signs and wonders were done because God knew the Egyptians acted arrogantly, adding the motive behind the plagues.
Deuteronomy 8:4 highlights a specific wilderness wonder — garments and feet not wearing out — directly illustrating the miracles mentioned.
Deuteronomy 6:22 explicitly mentions signs and wonders against Egypt — matching the wonders Acts 7:36 lists as done by Moses.
Deuteronomy 6:21 confesses being brought out of slavery by God’s mighty hand — directly parallel to the exodus deliverance in Acts 7:36.
Deuteronomy 4:33-37 emphasizes God’s unique acts for Israel by his presence — providing theological depth to the wonders in Acts 7:36.
Numbers 11:1-35 includes the quail and plague — a specific judgment sign in the wilderness period Stephen notes.
Numbers 9:15-23 describes the guiding cloud over the tabernacle — a clear wilderness wonder matching Stephen's summary.
Exodus 15:23-25 recounts the bitter waters made sweet — a specific wilderness wonder summarizing the signs Stephen mentions.
Exodus 14:31 describes Israel’s fear and belief after the Red Sea crossing — the outcome of the wonder Acts 7:36 mentions.
Exodus 14:27 describes the sea returning and drowning the Egyptians, the specific judgment at the Red Sea included in Acts 7:36.
Exodus 14:21 provides the original account of Moses parting the Red Sea, the miracle at the Red Sea referred to in Acts 7:36.
Exodus 12:41 records the exact timing of the exodus, grounding the deliverance that Acts 7:36 summarizes in God’s appointed moment.
Exodus 7:1 declares Moses made like God to Pharaoh, explaining the divine authority behind the wonders Acts 7:36 references.
Jeremiah 32:20 celebrates God's 'signs and wonders' in Egypt, matching the same phrase Stephen uses to describe Moses' ministry.
Exodus 3:20 promises that God will stretch out his hand with wonders in Egypt—fulfilled in the signs Acts 7:36 mentions.
Psalm 135:9 directly mentions 'signs and wonders' in Egypt, reinforcing the same miraculous works Stephen cites as Moses' credentials.
Psalm 77:20 poetically depicts God leading Israel by Moses and Aaron—echoing the leadership of Moses in Acts 7:36.
Joshua 24:6 recounts the Red Sea deliverance—the very event Acts 7:36 references as a sign.
Exodus 7:3 speaks of multiplying signs and wonders in Egypt—directly aligning with the wonders Acts 7:36 attributes to Moses.
Exodus 3:10 records God’s commission to Moses to lead Israel out—the direct source for the 'led them out' in Acts 7:36.
Psalm 135:10-12 recounts God striking down nations and giving their land—complementing the exodus wonders with the conquest that followed.
Micah 6:4 recounts God sending Moses to lead Israel from Egypt, reinforcing the Exodus background Stephen summarizes.
Hebrews 3:9 recalls the wilderness testing and God's works for forty years, paralleling the signs and wilderness period Stephen highlights.