King James Version
Acts 7:12 in the King James Version says “But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.” — study this verse from Acts chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.”
Acts 7:12 · KJV
And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.
Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.
But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.
And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.
Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“he sent out”
G1821to send away forth, i.e., (on a mission) to despatch, or (peremptorily) to dismiss
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