Devine Scripture

Acts 7:12

Acts chapter 7 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent forth our fathers the first time.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent forth our fathers the first time.

Context

v.11Now there came a famine over all Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.

v.12This passage

v.13And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph’s race became manifest unto Pharaoh.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 43:2

    And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the grain which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food.

  • Genesis 42:1

    Now Jacob saw that there was grain in Egypt, and Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?