Acts 3:22
For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.
Original Language Analysis
Μωσῆς
Moses
G3475
Μωσῆς
Moses
Strong's:
G3475
Word #:
1 of 30
moseus, moses, or mouses (i.e., mosheh), the hebrew lawgiver
μὲν
truly
G3303
μὲν
truly
Strong's:
G3303
Word #:
2 of 30
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
γὰρ
For
G1063
γὰρ
For
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
3 of 30
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
πρὸς
unto
G4314
πρὸς
unto
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
4 of 30
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
τούς
G3588
τούς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πατέρας
the fathers
G3962
πατέρας
the fathers
Strong's:
G3962
Word #:
6 of 30
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
ὅτι
G3754
Προφήτην
A prophet
G4396
Προφήτην
A prophet
Strong's:
G4396
Word #:
9 of 30
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
ἀναστήσει
raise up
G450
ἀναστήσει
raise up
Strong's:
G450
Word #:
11 of 30
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
κύριος
the Lord
G2962
κύριος
the Lord
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
12 of 30
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸς
God
G2316
θεὸς
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
14 of 30
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
ἐκ
of
G1537
ἐκ
of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
16 of 30
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀδελφῶν
brethren
G80
ἀδελφῶν
brethren
Strong's:
G80
Word #:
18 of 30
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
ὡς
like
G5613
ὡς
like
Strong's:
G5613
Word #:
20 of 30
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
αὐτοῦ
him
G846
αὐτοῦ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
22 of 30
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
κατὰ
in
G2596
κατὰ
in
Strong's:
G2596
Word #:
24 of 30
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
Cross References
Acts 7:37This 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.John 1:17For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.Galatians 4:4But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,Hebrews 5:9And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;John 5:24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.Revelation 1:1The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:Romans 9:5Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.John 12:46I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
Historical Context
Moses himself prophesied a greater prophet to come. This text was central to Jewish messianic expectation and became a key Christian proof-text for Jesus' identity.
Questions for Reflection
- What does Jesus being 'like Moses' yet greater teach about His role?
- How do you obey Christ 'in all things whatsoever He says'?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter quotes Deuteronomy 18:15-18, identifying Jesus as the 'Prophet like unto Moses.' This Prophet-Messiah must be heard 'in all things whatsoever he shall say.' The reference establishes Jesus' authority as greater than Moses, demanding complete obedience.