Acts 7:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 7:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 7:9 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 7:9 — KJV
“And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,”
— Acts 7:9 (KJV)
Acts 7:9 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 7:9
“Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.”
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“And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.”
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“And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard. officer: Heb. eunuch: but the word doth signify not only eunuchs, but also chamberlains, courtiers, and officers captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the slaughter men, or executioners”
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“And the famine was over all the face of the earth: And Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt. all the storehouses: Heb. all wherein was”
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“And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands.”
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