Acts 7:19

The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not live.

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Other Translations for Acts 7:19

BSB
He exploited our people and oppressed our fathers, forcing them to abandon their infants so they would die.
AKJV
The same dealt subtly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not live.
CPDV
This one, encompassing our kindred, afflicted our fathers, so that they would expose their infants, lest they be kept alive.
ERV
The same dealt subtilly with our race, and evil entreated our fathers, that they should cast out their babes to the end they might not live.
NHEB
The same took advantage of our race, and mistreated our fathers, and forced them to throw out their babies, so that they would not stay alive.
SMT
He having deceived our race by sophistry, inflicted evil upon our fathers, to make their babes cast out, that they should not breed.

Commentary for Acts 7:19

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Overview of Acts 7:19
Summary
Tyrannical ruler oppresses and kills vulnerable infants
Place
Egypt
Event
Persecution of Hebrew children
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Judgment