Acts 7:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 7:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 7:5 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 7:5 — KJV
“And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child.”
— Acts 7:5 (KJV)
Acts 7:5 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 7:5
“Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David his servant's sake, as he promised him to give him alway a light, and to his children. light: Heb. candle, or, lamp”
Shares key themes with Acts 7:5: yet, promised, would
“And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God. wherein...: Heb. of thy sojournings”
Shares key themes with Acts 7:5: give, possession, seed
“And the land which I gave Abraham and Isaac, to thee I will give it, and to thy seed after thee will I give the land.”
Shares key themes with Acts 7:5: gave, give, seed
“And said unto me, Behold, I will make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, and I will make of thee a multitude of people; and will give this land to thy seed after thee for an everlasting possession.”
Shares key themes with Acts 7:5: give, possession, seed
“And ye shall take them as an inheritance for your children after you, to inherit them for a possession; they shall be your bondmen for ever: but over your brethren the children of Israel, ye shall not rule one over another with rigour. they...: Heb. ye shall serve yourselves with them”
Shares key themes with Acts 7:5: inheritance, possession, after
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