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Acts 7:11 Cross-References
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“Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.”
Acts 7:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 7:11
Stephen recounts Joseph's story to show God's sovereign providential care through adversity. The famine affecting 'all' Egypt and Canaan demonstrates God's control over nature to accomplish His purposes—bringing Jacob's family to Egypt where they would multiply into a nation. The 'great affliction' served God's redemptive plan, teaching that suffering often precedes deliverance in God's economy. Our fathers found 'no sustenance,' pointing to human helplessness and divine provision.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 7:11
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“just as Joseph had said. There was famine in all lands”
“And the famine was sore in the land.”
“Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread.”
“nor angry with yourselves”
“so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine.”
“for the famine was in the land of Canaan.”
“you”