Acts 7:12 net — So when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our ancestors there the first time.

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

— Acts 7:12, NET Bible

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Acts 7 — Context

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The patriarchs, because they were jealous of Joseph, sold him into Egypt. But God was with him,

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and rescued him from all his troubles, and granted him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household.

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Then a famine occurred throughout Egypt and Canaan, causing great suffering, and our ancestors could not find food.

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So when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our ancestors there the first time.

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On their second visit Joseph made himself known to his brothers again, and Joseph’s family became known to Pharaoh.

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So Joseph sent a message and invited his father Jacob and all his relatives to come, seventy-five people in all.

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So Jacob went down to Egypt and died there, along with our ancestors,

Acts 7:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:12 say?
Acts 7:12 in the NET Bible reads: “So when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our ancestors 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 (NET): “So when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our ancestors 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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