2 Esdras 14:29 kjva — Our fathers at the beginning were strangers in Egypt, from whence they were delivered:

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"Our fathers at the beginning were strangers in Egypt, from whence they were delivered:"

— 2 Esdras 14:29, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Esdras 14 — Context

And when thou hast done, some things shalt thou publish, and some things shalt thou shew secretly to the wise: to morrow this hour shalt thou begin to write.

Then went I forth, as he commanded, and gathered all the people together, and said,

Hear these words, O Israel.

Our fathers at the beginning were strangers in Egypt, from whence they were delivered:

And received the law of life, which they kept not, which ye also have transgressed after them.

Then was the land, even the land of Sion, parted among you by lot: but your fathers, and ye yourselves, have done unrighteousness, and have not kept the ways which the Highest commanded you.

And forasmuch as he is a righteous judge, he took from you in time the thing that he had given you.

2 Esdras 14:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Esdras 14:29 say?

2 Esdras 14:29 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Our fathers at the beginning were strangers in Egypt, from whence they were delivered:”

Where is 2 Esdras 14:29 in the Bible?

2 Esdras 14:29 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 2 Esdras, chapter 14, verse 29.

Who wrote 2 Esdras?

2 Esdras is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Jewish apocalyptist (with later Christian additions). The core (chs. 3–14, often called 4 Ezra) is a Jewish apocalypse. Chapters 1–2 and 15–16 are Christian additions preserved only in Latin and other versions. It was written Core c. AD 90–100; additions 2nd–3rd c. AD.

What is the book of 2 Esdras about?

2 Esdras is one of the great apocalypses of late Second-Temple Judaism. Through seven visions and dialogues with the angel Uriel, the seer "Ezra" wrestles with theodicy — Why has God allowed Israel to suffer? What of the wicked who prosper? — and receives apocalyptic visions of the Messiah, a final judgment, a resurrection, and the renewal of all things. Its imagery deeply influenced later Jewish and Christian apocalyptic.

What are the major themes of 2 Esdras?

2 Esdras explores themes including Apocalyptic, Theodicy, Messiah, Resurrection, Judgment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Esdras 14:29.

What translation should I read 2 Esdras 14:29 in?

2 Esdras 14:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Esdras 14:29?

2 Esdras 14:29 reads (KJVA): “Our fathers at the beginning were strangers in Egypt, from whence they were delivered:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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