Acts 7:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit.

American Standard Version (1901)

But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent forth our fathers the first time.

Bible in Basic English

But Jacob, hearing that there was grain in Egypt, sent out our fathers the first time.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But when Jacob had heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent our fathers first:

Free Bible Version

When Jacob heard there was grain in Egypt he sent our forefathers down on their first visit.

Geneva Bible 1599

But when Iacob heard that there was corne in Egypt, he sent our fathers first:

King James (Authorized) Version

But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.

Plain English Version

Then Jacob heard that there was food in Egypt. So he sent his sons to Egypt to get food. Those men were our grand-fathers that lived a long time ago. When they got to Egypt they met Joseph, but he looked so different that they didn’t know him. Then they bought some food and took it home.

Translation for Translators

When Jacob heard people report that there was grain/food that people could buy in Egypt, he sent Joseph’s older brothers to go there to buy grain. They went and bought grain from Joseph, but they did not recognize him. Then they returned home.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers on their first trip.

Noah Webster Bible

But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.

World English Bible

But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers the first time.

Young's Literal Translation

and Jacob having heard that there was corn in Egypt, sent forth our fathers a first time;

Context

Joseph Sold into Egypt

¹¹Then famine and great suffering swept across Egypt and Canaan, and our fathers could not find food.¹²When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit. ¹³On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh.

Sermons

(Acts) the Witness of Stephen

Brian Brodersen

832

Summary

In Acts 7:12, we see the unfolding of God's plan through Joseph's journey to Egypt. Despite facing betrayal and hardship from his brothers, Joseph's faithfulness to God ultimately leads to his position of authority in Egypt. This story foreshadows the future deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, illustrating God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His people. Joseph's story serves as a reminder that God can use even the most challenging circumstances for His divine purposes, bringing about redemption and fulfillment of His promises.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt,.... Not then growing, or gathering in there, or that was of that year's produce; for the famine was strong in the land of Egypt, as well as in Canaan; but was what had been laid up, and preserved in the seven years of plenty, by the order and care of Joseph; which by some means or another, Jacob had heard of; see Gen 42:1 the Jews suggest (u), that it was by divine revelation: he sent out our fathers first; the first time, or the first year of the famine; or he sent them first, he laid his commands on them, or they had not gone; these were the ten sons of Jacob, and brethren of Joseph, who were sent the first time, for Benjamin stayed with his father: see Gen 42:3. (u) Bereshit Rabba, sect. 91. fol. 78. 1, 2.

Acts 7:12

Joseph Sold into Egypt

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit.

American Standard Version (1901)

But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent forth our fathers the first time.

Bible in Basic English

But Jacob, hearing that there was grain in Egypt, sent out our fathers the first time.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But when Jacob had heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent our fathers first:

Free Bible Version

When Jacob heard there was grain in Egypt he sent our forefathers down on their first visit.

Geneva Bible 1599

But when Iacob heard that there was corne in Egypt, he sent our fathers first:

King James (Authorized) Version

But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.

Plain English Version

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers on their first trip.

Noah Webster Bible

But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.

World English Bible

But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers the first time.

Young's Literal Translation

and Jacob having heard that there was corn in Egypt, sent forth our fathers a first time;