Acts 13:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 13:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 13:17 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of E..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 13:17 — KJV
“The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.”
— Acts 13:17 (KJV)
Acts 13:17 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 13:17
“For the LORD our God, he it is that brought us up and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and which did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the people through whom we passed:”
Shares key themes with Acts 13:17: god, people, fathers
“And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the LORD to anger.”
Shares key themes with Acts 13:17: god, people, fathers
“Since the day that I brought forth my people out of the land of Egypt I chose no city among all the tribes of Israel to build an house in, that my name might be there; neither chose I any man to be a ruler over my people Israel:”
Shares key themes with Acts 13:17: people, israel, chose
“Which I commanded your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, from the iron furnace, saying, Obey my voice, and do them, according to all which I command you: so shall ye be my people, and I will be your God:”
Shares key themes with Acts 13:17: god, people, fathers
“And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs, and with wonders, and with a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with great terror;”
Shares key themes with Acts 13:17: people, israel, land
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