Verses 9–13
God
Jehovah. Genesis 39:2.
Verses 14–15
kindred
Cf. (See Scofield "Genesis 46:26"). There is no real contradiction. The "house of Jacob" numbered seventy but the "kindred" would include the wives of Jacob's sons.
Verses 16–29
sepulchre
(See Scofield "Genesis 23:4").
Verses 30–34
angel
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").
Verses 35–36
angel
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").
Verse 37
Lord
Jehovah. Deuteronomy 18:15.
Verses 38–44
church
Israel in the land is never called a church. In the wilderness Israel was a true church (G. ecclesia = called-out assembly), but in striking contrast with the N.T. ecclesia
(See Scofield "Matthew 16:18").
angel(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").
Verses 45–48
Jesus
i.e. Joshua.
Verses 49–52
Lord
Jehovah. Isaiah 66:1,2.
Verse 53
angels
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").
Verses 54–58
When they heard
They had brought false witnesses against Stephen; he bears true witness against them, quoting the testimony of writers they owned to be inspired. He speaks of the persistent rejection of God and His servants by the nation til at last it is brought home to themselves, and arouses the maddened enmity of their hearts. It was the final trial of the nation.
Verse 59
God
Omit God. Lit. And were stoning Stephen as he was invoking and saying, Lord Jesus, give welcome unto my spirit.
Verse 60
sin
Sin. (See Scofield "Romans 3:23").