Acts 7:10 akjv — And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and…

American King James Version

"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. "

— Acts 7:10, American King James Version

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Acts 7 — Context

7

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.

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And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham was the father of Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac was the father of Jacob; and Jacob was the father of the twelve patriarchs.

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And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,

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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.

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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.

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

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And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brothers; and Joseph’s kindred was made known to Pharaoh.

Acts 7:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:10 say?
Acts 7:10 in the American King James Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Acts 7:10 in the Bible?
Acts 7:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 10.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 7:10.
What translation should I read Acts 7:10 in?
Acts 7:10 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 Acts 7:10?
Acts 7:10 reads (AKJV): “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. ” 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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