Acts 7:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 7:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 7:12 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 7:12 — KJV
“But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.”
— Acts 7:12 (KJV)
Acts 7:12 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 7:12
“When Jacob was come into Egypt, and your fathers cried unto the LORD, then the LORD sent Moses and Aaron, which brought forth your fathers out of Egypt, and made them dwell in this place.”
Shares key themes with Acts 7:12: jacob, egypt, sent
“Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?”
Shares key themes with Acts 7:12: jacob, corn, egypt
“And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may live, and not die.”
Shares key themes with Acts 7:12: heard, corn, egypt
“And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with corn and bread and meat for his father by the way. laden...: Heb. carrying”
Shares key themes with Acts 7:12: corn, egypt, sent
“And these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt, Jacob and his sons: Reuben, Jacob's firstborn.”
Shares key themes with Acts 7:12: jacob, egypt, first
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