Acts 7:9

Acts 7:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,
• New International Version (NIV)“Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him
• English Standard Version (ESV)"And the patriarchs, jealous of Joseph, sold him into Egypt; but God was with him
• New King James Version (NKJV)“And the patriarchs, becoming envious, sold Joseph into Egypt. But God was with him

Context of Acts 7:9

7God also told him, ‘I will punish the people whom they will serve. After that, they will leave that country and worship me here.’ 8“God gave Abraham circumcision to confirm his promise. So when Abraham’s son Isaac was born, Abraham circumcised him on the eighth day. Isaac did the same to his son Jacob, and Jacob did the same to his twelve sons (the ancestors of our tribes). “Jacob’s sons were jealous of their brother Joseph. They sold him into slavery, and he was taken to Egypt. But God was with Joseph 10and rescued him from all his suffering. When Joseph stood in the presence of Pharaoh (the king of Egypt), God gave Joseph divine favor and wisdom so that he became ruler of Egypt and of Pharaoh’s whole palace. 11Then a famine throughout Egypt and Canaan brought a lot of suffering. Our ancestors couldn’t find any food.

Acts 7:9 word by word

καὶ οἱ πατριάρχαι ζηλώσαντες τὸν Ἰωσὴφ ἀπέδοντο εἰς Αἴγυπτον· καὶ ἦν ὁ θεὸς μετ᾽ αὐτοῦRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• the patriarchsπατριάρχηςpatriarchēs · patriarchG3966
• moved with envyζηλόωzēloō · be eagerG2206
• soldἀποδίδωμιapodidōmi · to payG591
• JosephἸωσήφIōsēph · JosephG2501
• intoεἰςeis · towardG1519
• EgyptΑἴγυπτοςAiguptos · EgyptG125
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• wasεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846

Cross-references for Acts 7:9

• Genesis 37:4Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them. They hated Joseph and couldn’t speak to him on friendly terms.
• Genesis 49:23Archers provoked him, shot at him, and attacked him.
• Matthew 27:18Pilate knew that they had handed Jesus over to him because they were jealous.
• Genesis 37:18They saw him from a distance. Before he reached them, they plotted to kill him.
• Genesis 45:4“Please come closer to me,” Joseph said to his brothers. When they did so, he said, “I am Joseph, the brother you sold into slavery in Egypt!
• Genesis 50:15Joseph’s brothers realized what their father’s death could mean. So they thought, “What if Joseph holds a grudge against us? What if he decides to pay us back for all the evil we did to him?”
• Psalms 105:17He sent a man ahead of them. He sent Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
• Genesis 39:2The Lord was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. He worked in the house of his Egyptian master.
• Genesis 49:24But his bow stayed steady, and his arms remained limber because of the help of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,
• Isaiah 41:10Don’t be afraid, because I am with you. Don’t be intimidated; I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will support you with my victorious right hand.
• Isaiah 43:2When you go through the sea, I am with you. When you go through rivers, they will not sweep you away. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, and the flames will not harm you.

Commentaries on Acts 7:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9And the patriarchs - The twelve sons of Jacob, thus called because each was chief or head of his respective family or tribe. Moved with envy - . We translate variously: zeal or fervent affection, whether its object be good or bad, is its general meaning; and signifies to be indignant, envious, etc. See the note on Acts 5:17. The brethren of Joseph, hearing of his dreams, and understanding them to portend his future advancement, filled with envy, (with…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9Moved with envy - That is, dissatisfied with the favor which their father Jacob showed Joseph, and envious at the dreams which indicated that he was to be raised to remarkable honor above his parents and brethren, Genesis 37:3-11. Sold Joseph into Egypt - Sold him, that he might be taken to Egypt. This was done at the suggestion of “Judah,” who advised it that Joseph might not be put to death by his brethren, Genesis 37:28. It is possible that Stephen, by…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-53Stephen answered the accusations by speaking about his Lord (see Luke 21:12–17). Instead of defending himself, he became a witness in God's legal case against them. This revealed how contrary they were and their lack of loyalty. Stephen gave a history of Israel's past and reminded them of their repeated rejections of those who announced God's messages. Stephen's review of Israel's history has three main parts: The work of the patriarchs. This refers to…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 9-169-16. the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt, but God was with him--Here Stephen gives his first example of Israel's opposition to God's purposes, in spite of which and by means of which those purposes were accomplished.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Acts 7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings