Bible Commentary

And at the second [time] Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph’s kindred was made known unto Pharaoh. 13. was made known ] The original is not the same in the two clauses for this expression. Read in the latter “Joseph’s kindred became known,” &c. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 7:13”

But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first. 12. he sent out our fathers first ] i.e. before he himself went away from Canaan into Egypt. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Was corn in Egypt – The word corn here rather denotes wheat. See … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 7:12”

Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance. 11. Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, &c.] The oldest MSS. omit “the land of.” our fathers found no sustenance ] The noun in Greek is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 7:11”

And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house. 10. For the history see Genesis 39-41. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And delivered him … – That is, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 7:10”

And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him, 9. the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph ] The same word is used (Act 17:5) of the hostile feelings of the Jews at Thessalonica against Paul and Silas. In the history (Gen 37:4-5) it is said “his brethren hated … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 7:9”

And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so [Abraham] begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac [begat] Jacob; and Jacob [begat] the twelve patriarchs. 8. the covenant of circumcision ] Given the year before Isaac was born (Gen 17:21). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And he gave … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 7:8”

And the nation to whom they shall be in bondage will I judge, said God: and after that shall they come forth, and serve me in this place. 7. after that shall they come forth ] The first prophecy (Gen 15:14) of this Exodus adds “with great substance.” and serve me in this place ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 7:7”

And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat [them] evil four hundred years. 6. And God spake on this wise ] The words are substantially those which we find in Gen 15:13-14. four hundred years ] This number … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 7:6”

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. 5. And he gave him none inheritance in it ] The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 7:5”

Then came he out of the land of the Chaldeans, and dwelt in Haran: and from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell. 4. Then came he out of the land of the Chaldeans, and dwelt in Charran ] The Chaldans were the people of that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 7:4”