Acts 7:12

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 7:12

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

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

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And Jacob having beard wheat being in Egypt, sent our fathers first.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 7:12

ButG1161ConjunctionwhenJacobG2384Noun Masculine heardG191VerbthattherewasG5607Verb cornG4621Noun Masculine inG1722Preposition EgyptG125Noun LocationhesentoutG1821Verb ourG2257 fathersG3962Noun Masculine firstG4412Adverb

Commentary for Acts 7:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 7:12

Summary

Jacob sends sons to Egypt for grain

Place

Egypt

Event

Jacob sends sons for grain

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC