Acts 7:53

“Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it.”

"Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it." - Acts 7:53
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What does Acts 7:53 mean?

Acts 7:53 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it." This verse is part of a larger speech given by Stephen, one of the first Christian martyrs, before the Sanhedrin, the supreme council of the…

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Receiving the Law: A Deeper Reflection on Acts 7:53

In the book of Acts, chapter 7, we find one of the most poignant speeches delivered by Stephen, a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit. When we arrive at verse 53, he powerfully declares, "Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it." This…

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A Prayer for Divine Understanding and Obedience to God's Law

Heavenly Father, As I kneel before Your throne of grace today, my heart is filled with a profound sense of reverence for the holiness of Your Word. I come before You with the words of Acts 7:53 echoing in my soul: "Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have…

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Acts 7:53 - "Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it."
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"And every man went unto his own house." - John 7:53
Numbers 7:53 - "And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud."
Isaiah 53:7 - "He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth."
Luke 24:53 - "And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen."
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Acts 7:9 - "And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,"
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Acts 7:54 - "¶ When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth."
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