Acts 7:12 nasb — "But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers there the first time.

NASB

""But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers there the first time."

— Acts 7:12, NASB

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Acts 7 — Context

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"The patriarchs became jealous of Joseph and sold him into Egypt. Yet God was with him,

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and rescued him from all his afflictions, and granted him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and he made him governor over Egypt and all his household.

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"Now a famine came over all Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction with it, and our fathers could find no food.

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"But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers there the first time.

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"On the second visit Joseph made himself known to his brothers, and Joseph's family was disclosed to Pharaoh.

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"Then Joseph sent word and invited Jacob his father and all his relatives to come to him, seventy-five persons in all.

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"And Jacob went down to Egypt and there he and our fathers died.

Acts 7:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:12 say?
Acts 7:12 in the NASB reads: “"But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers there the first time.”
Where is Acts 7:12 in the Bible?
Acts 7:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 12.
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 7:12.
What translation should I read Acts 7:12 in?
Acts 7:12 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 7:12?
Acts 7:12 reads (NASB): “"But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers there the first time.” 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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